Teaching Assistant

WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Woldingham School, a leading Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 near London, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Enhancement Team. You will provide dedicated, personalised support to students with a wide range of needs, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

You will work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to deliver targeted support to individuals and/or small groups, adapting your approach

Qualifications

• Duties include providing targeted support to individuals or small groups.
• Able to adapt approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
• Engagement with pupils to build confidence and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support students to develop skills and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and other professionals to deliver targeted support.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Enhancement Team and provide dedicated, personalised support to students with a wide range of learning, communication, social, emotional, physical and additional needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals, you will provide targeted support to individuals and/or small groups, adapting your approach to meet students' diverse needs. You will support students to develop the skills, confidence and strategies they need to engage positively with learning and become as independent as possible.

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls' independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham's academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham's greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.