Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Godalming; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Godalming is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role involves assisting class teachers, fostering positive behaviors, and ensuring a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for helping young people succeed. Opportunities for full-time and part-time work are available, along with comprehensive training and development programs.

Benefits

Reward and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Pension scheme

Paid for enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the values needed for a role.
• Possess transferable skills and life experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers with curriculum delivery.
• Support pupils' development of behaviors and communication skills.
• Work with parents to ensure consistent support for learning goals.
• Collaborate with staff to improve school practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion and enthusiasm

Self-motivation

Patience and understanding

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Unsted Park School & Sixth Form

Due to expansion, Unsted Park School & Sixth Form are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team now. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting a small group 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.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About the School

Unsted Park School has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Our school is set in a beautiful semi‑rural location with 44 acres of surrounding grounds. We are a SEN school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 7 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties.

Role Overview

As a TA/LSA, you will work with class teachers to provide support for young people across various subjects using different communication and engagement techniques. Full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers with the delivery of the curriculum to pupils via small group teaching, playing a supportive role during the pupils’ learning activities.
• Support pupils to develop their behaviours, attitudes and communication skills, thus creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Work with pupils and parents to ensure pupils’ learning progress is supported consistently and that pupils work towards their personal learning goals.
• Collaborate with the wider teaching and support staff to share best practice, gathering and using feedback to contribute to the continuous improvement of the school.

Ideal Candidate

• Passion, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.
• High levels of self‑motivation.
• Patience and understanding in difficult situations.
• Positive role model who believes in helping our young people flourish.

Application

We are eager to bring an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant into our team. If you can demonstrate the values needed for a role and possess the transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.