Teaching Assistant

Due to expansion, the new Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team at Unsted Park School & Sixth Form are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Education team now!

About the role

We are seeking versatile, resilient, and committed individuals who can adapt their practice to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting small groups of children with their work and supporting pupil behaviour, while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and responding to individual needs.

This position is Monday to Friday, term-time only. A school lift/taxi service is available from Guildford Train Station if required.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid enhanced DBS checks
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About Unsted Park School

Our school has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Situated in a beautiful semi-rural setting with 44 acres of grounds, we are a SEN school specializing in education and care for children and young people aged 7 to 19 diagnosed on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties. We seek passionate, enthusiastic individuals eager to support our young people in achieving their potential. You will be part of a dedicated, lively team focusing on education, independence, and inclusion.

Role responsibilities

As a TA/LSA, you will collaborate with class teachers to support young people across various subjects and communication techniques. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Ideally, you will:

• Have passion, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills
• Be highly self-motivated
• Show patience and understanding in challenging situations
• Be a positive role model committed to helping young people flourish

Our expectations of the candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Resilience: Supporting vulnerable children with emotional, behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, and related challenges requires resilience.
• Communication: Effective communication is vital to understand and meet the needs of our young people, with good teamwork essential for relaying information.
• Organisation: Strong organizational skills are necessary to support educational activities and assist the class teacher and students.
• Caring: A naturally caring and compassionate attitude is essential.
• Attentiveness: Being attentive to tasks and identifying areas for support are crucial, as no two tasks are the same.

Our commitment

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your career and find fulfillment in helping those who need it most.

Safeguarding

Unsted Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo appropriate safeguarding screening, including DBS checks and at least two references covering the last three years, including references from previous work with children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested prior to interview.