Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Farnham is seeking an Interventions Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils with learning needs. This role requires 30.25 hours of work per week, focusing on aiding whole class learning, small groups, and individual students. The ideal candidate should have a passion for education and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include professional development opportunities and a supportive community.

Benefits

Additional holidays

Health Cash Plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting, preferably with secondary students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Support whole class learning and work with small groups.
• Provide 1:1 assistance to students as required.
• Engage with students and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Ability to support whole class learning

Experience with students having learning needs

Strong communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a special school for secondary pupils from years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. We require an Interventions Teaching Assistant to work term time only 30.25 hours pw (8.50am to 3.20pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.35am to 3.20pm on Wednesday).

You would be working under the direction of a teacher with students supporting whole class learning or with small groups of students or on a 1:1 basis.

The Abbey School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016 and December 2022.

What the school offers its staff

The Abbey can offer:

• Amazing students who want to learn
• An additional 2 days holiday each year with our wellness (long) weekend in November
• Westfield Health Cash Plan – https://www.westfieldhealth.com/individual/health-cash-plan (includes reimbursement towards the cost of dental, opticians, physiotherapy and other medical appointments. Your dependants are included at no extra cost to you!)
• External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT
• A well‑equipped and modern English classroom
• Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching
• A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom
• A range of evidence‑informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom
• On site car parking
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• A welcoming and supportive staff community

Commitment to safeguarding

The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for all posts. Further details including relevant policies are available on the school website: https://www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk/1209/key-information/category/42/safeguarding-and-esafety