Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Free eye tests

My Group benefits platform

Cycle to work

Job summary

Woodlands School in Leatherhead is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Special Needs to join our expanding team. This term-time, permanent role supports pupils under the direction of the class teacher, with 29 hours 10 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, during 39 weeks of the year.

The post offers a generous LGPS pension, ongoing training, wellbeing support, and family-friendly policies. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Commitment to safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision under the direction of the class teacher.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups with high expectations.
• Prepare/intervene with learning activities and adapt to pupil response.
• Promote and support pupils' social and emotional development.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Teaching Assistantto join our team at Woodlands School.

About WoodlandsSchool

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:Woodlands School (Leatherhead).

Hours: 29hrs and 10 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 3.20pm, 39 weeks per year, term time only

Contract:Termtime, Permanent.

Responsible to: Class Teacher

• 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 Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements include:

• 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

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th October 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8RY

School type

Job Posted

28/09/2026

Role

Subject

SEND

Employment type

Support staff term time

30/10/2026

ASAP

Job reference

TA0926W

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: TA0926W.