Teaching Assistant

SAMpeople; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 20,509 - 26,160; Part time

Job summary

Coombe House School in Tandridge, England, is seeking a committed part-time Teaching Assistant focused on providing support to a student with visual impairment. The role involves developing educational access tailored to the student's needs, with training provided in Braille support.

This position is part of a flexible team where the successful candidate will work 35.15 hours a week, with specific hours outlined for Monday to Friday. Applicants must commit to a safeguarding environment and will undergo all necessary checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or in a care setting is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a student with a visual impairment who is learning Braille.
• Develop skills in supporting visual impairment within education.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Flexibility and commitment

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEND – Visual Impairment Support)

Part‑time: 35.15 hours per week

(Mon–Thurs 8.30‑4.30 Fri 8.30–3.20, some flexibility available)

WMAT Associate Scale WA3 Salary: term time only + INSET days £20,509 (FTE £24,420 - £26,16)

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a specific focus on supporting a student with a visual impairment who is learning Braille.

This role combines the variety of a Teaching Assistant position across the school with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities supporting personalised access to learning.

You will:

• Specialist Support & Training – develop skills in supporting visual impairment within education. Training will be provided. No prior experience of Braille is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or in a care setting is helpful but not essential.

What We Offer

Application will be accepted via our online form only. CVs will not be considered. No agencies please.

Safeguarding Statement

Clifton Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, health check and other safer recruitment checks, including online searches.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.

Contact

Clifton Hill School

Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PN

Stephanie Spearing

[e-mail]