Teaching Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with moderate learning difficulties in a vibrant school environment. This role involves working closely with students, attending to their personal needs, and providing essential administrative support to teachers. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting student integration and ensuring equality of access to learning opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting, especially with special needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding children as per education guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support students' personal needs and learning under teacher direction.
• Provide clerical support and maintain student records.

Skills

Experience in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Basic IT skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Woking, Surrey

Salary: £16,580 per annum (Equivalent to £24,133 FTE)

Job Type: Term Time only

The school is a thriving specialist school with 110 places for students aged 11-16 years old with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs. They are fortunate to be situated in a beautiful site in Woking. Their school is part of the Multi Academy Trust, working with other great schools which makes them stronger together.

The Role
To work either with a specific student or support the class under the direction of the Teacher at the school to support students to flourish.

Main Duties:

• Attend to student’s personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters
• Provide clerical/administrative support to the assigned teacher, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing and record-keeping
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the student’s progress and maintain the student records
• Provide support to ensure student learning and good behaviour
• Liaise with parents, carers and professional staff as required
• Use initiative to develop and implement actions that will promote the integration of the student with his/her peers
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that students have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to the appropriate member of SLT or the DSL team
• Any other reasonable tasks as set by the SLT or Class Teacher

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school, ideally within Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
• Understanding of and commitment to key safeguarding responsibilities as outlined by the Department of Education
• Basic IT skills, including typing and photocopying
• Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing Date: 3pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 24th April 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.