Teaching Assistant

Oxted School; Old Oxted; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety emphasis

Job summary

Oxted School is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to support pupils’ learning and personal development, including those with special needs. You will work 36 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year) and help deliver tailored educational programmes with a focus on independence and inclusion.

You will support teachers, assist with personal care, maintain records, and collaborate with staff while safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent required.
• Work towards Level 2 vocational qualification or show specialist skills.
• Competent with IT tools, good communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised support for pupils or groups using appropriate tools.
• Assist with personal care routines and respond to routine medical needs.
• Plan, organise and prioritise own tasks to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and follow school policies.
• Collaborate with staff and report safeguarding concerns.
• Uphold school values, health and safety, and equality standards.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

IT skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual to join the team, where you'll support students’ learning and personal development, including those with special needs. Use your creativity and organisational skills to deliver tailored support, foster independence, and make a real difference in a vibrant school community committed to excellence and inclusion.

Support teachers by delivering and adapting educational programs for pupils, including those with special needs. Provide specialised assistance, encourage independence, and attend to pupils' personal and physical care needs.

We are recruiting to a full-time, term time position, working 36 hours per week / 39 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialised support for pupils or groups, using appropriate tools and interventions.
• Assist with personal care routines and respond to routine medical needs.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise own tasks to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and follow school policies.
• Collaborate with staff and report concerns, including safeguarding issues.
• Uphold school values, health and safety, and equality standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) with basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work towards Level 2 vocational qualifications or demonstrate specialist skills.
• Competence with IT tools, strong communication, and organisational skills.
• Physical ability to handle manual tasks and work collaboratively.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.