Teaching Assistant

Woodfield School; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

Supportive team

Job summary

Woodfield School in Reigate and Banstead seeks a One-to-One Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with special educational needs. The role is part-time, 30 hours per week during term time, with a pro-rata salary of £18,018 (FTE £24,330).

The post requires passion, enthusiasm, and a collaborative approach to help pupils realise their potential. You will join a supportive team in a thriving learning environment with a strong focus on individual pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong numeracy and literacy abilities.
• Self-motivated with high expectations for self and others.
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil one-to-one to enable learning.
• Work as part of a cooperative, flexible school team.
• Assist with routine tasks and behaviour management to create a calm learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Motivation

Team collaboration

Job description

One to One Teaching AssistantWe are looking for a One to One Teaching Assistant to join us as soon as possible to support a pupil.Salary: S3 point 1, pro-rata salary £18,018 (FTE £24,330)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week, 08:50 - 15:20 with 30 minute lunch break / 39 weeks per year, term time onlyDo you have...Passion, drive, enthusiasm and a willingness to go the extra mile to make a real difference to the lives of all our pupils with special educational needs and disabilitiesThe ability to work as a co-operative and flexible team memberSelf-motivation and high expectations of yourself and othersExcellent interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate and engage pupils that face daily challenges and barriers to learningExcellent numeracy and literacy skillsIf so, we want you!Our school is a happy place with increasing numbers. Our current PAN is 190 with 20 pupils in Post 16. We have high expectations for our pupils and are committed to collaborative working in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and to maximise their opportunities. We believe that education for our pupils is about preparation for life and feel very privileged to be able to support

them to realise their potential. We believe that children who enjoy their education will engage with learning. Every child at Woodfield is unique and with the right interventions and support, all young people can achieve. Woodfield is a thriving and vibrant learning environment for secondary age students with learning difficulties, where all students are challenged to work to the very best of their ability. We know that students learn best here when they feel safe, valued and can adopt a 'can try' attitude. Routines understood and followed by all members of the school ensure a calm and consistent environment, alongside excellent behaviour management.We can offer a friendly, supportive working environment with variety of opportunity for further professional development.Closing date: 31st September 2026