Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 15,300 - 18,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

Ongoing training and development

Recognition for performance and long-­

24/7 online GP access and EAP

My Staff Shop discounts

Work-life balance policies

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 1- Special Needs for its Esher satellite provision. Based at Cranmere Primary School, 29h15m/week, term-time, with occasional travel across East Surrey and Leatherhead. Salary PS3 £16,959 p.a.

(FTE £24,330). Part-time permanent and fixed-term contracts available. Role supports pupils with autism and learning difficulties, under a responsible Teacher, delivering targeted learning and social-emotional development in

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
• Ability to demonstrate safeguarding of children.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision under the direction of the class teacher.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups with high expectations.
• Prepare and deliver intervention programmes, adjusting activities as needed.
• Promote development of pupils' social and emotional needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Pupil support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Woodlands School, as part of our satellite provision based at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Esher.

About Woodlands School

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion and a curiosity about the world.

Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.

Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.

Details

Job title: Teaching Assistant Level 1- Special Needs

Location: This role is based at Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey with occasional travel across East Surrey and to Woodlands School (Leatherhead).

Hours: 29hrs and 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, term time only.

Salary: PS3 (Surrey) £16,959 p.a. (FTE £24,330)

Contract: Part time. Permanent and fixed-term contracts of 1 year available

Responsible to: Class Teacher

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
• Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs

Essential Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity