Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Up to £24,336 FTE (36 hours over 39 weeks), dependent on qualifications and experience. Plus, an additional £1,000 Retention Bonus.
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. School hours are Monday 08:30-16:00, Tuesday to Thursday 08:30-16:15, and Friday 08:30-15:45, plus thirty minutes admin time.
About Us:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our specialist school and college. Situated in a beautiful 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills, our school provides therapy-based education to students aged 5-19 with severe social communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
Responsibilities:
Support students in accessing therapy-based education, focusing on developing their independence and preparing them for life beyond school.
Work closely with a skilled and dedicated team to provide personalized support to students with varying abilities and needs.
Assist in implementing personalized timetables and delivering structured lessons in core subjects and life skills.
Utilize alternative communication methods such as Makaton, signs, symbols, and communication aids to support non-verbal students.
Guide students through challenging situations, providing emotional support and helping them manage their behaviour.
Participate in comprehensive training and mentoring sessions covering safeguarding, autism, positive behaviour support, and more.
Provide personal care to students as needed.
Requirements:
Literacy and numeracy skills to support student learning and complete necessary documentation.
Strong common sense and ability to dynamically assess and manage challenging situations.
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, families, and professionals.
Patience and resilience to adapt to the pace of each student and remain calm in challenging situations.
Empathy, compassion, and a "can do" attitude.
Why Join Us?
Two-year nationally accredited Teaching Assistant qualification paid for by the Trust.
£1,000 Retention Bonus, distributed over the first 18 months of employment.
Life Assurance and Medical Cashplan benefits.
Ongoing Team Teach positive behaviour support training with on-site assistance.
Excellent career progression opportunities, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant roles.
Personalized CPD and regular line management support.
Free hot lunch during term time.
Ample free on-site parking.
Employee assistance service for professional wellbeing and counselling.
Network of support including Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health services.
Discounts at Cranleigh Leisure Centre.
Opportunity to work in a beautiful semi-rural area on the edge of the Surrey Hills (own transport desirable).
How to Apply:
If you are ready to change lives and embark on a rewarding career as a Teaching Assistant, please submit your application. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and levels of experience.
Eteach People 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.