2:1 Teaching Assistant

Walton Leigh is an Outstanding secondary special school for students with severe and profound & multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and happy to help with 2:1 support for a student with their learning, behaviour and life skills in school and in the community. Experience of working with SEN would be desirable. 

The role is on a Fixed Term Contract until the end of the academic year  but will be reviewed regularly and extended if appropriate.

We offer fantastic benefits, including:

• A supportive team of staff. 
• A thorough induction process. 
• Access to excellent professional development. 
• Generous pension scheme 
• Paid sick leave 
• Surrey Rewards discount programme 
• Built in holiday pay entitlement 
• 'Outstanding' school on your CV 
• Free parking 
• Hot meals at a reasonable price 

We are looking for people who:

• Can form effective relationships with young people and enjoy working with them. 
• Have a commitment to working as part of a team to support the development and potential of students of all abilities. 
• Can motivate and inspire pupils to learn. 
• Have excellent communication skills. 
• Are calm and can maintain a sense of humour under pressure. 
• Are competent in ICT. 

   
  

  S3 Pro Rata  £15,415 - £16,068 (FTE £21,269 - £21,776)

  Hours: 8.50am - 3.20pm - 30hrs, 20mins per week, 39 weeks per year 

  Closing Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024 at 9am

  Interview date: To be arranged  Walton Leigh reserves the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

   

  You are very welcome to spend some time at the school before you apply / attend an interview.  Please phone to make an appointment.

  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to demonstrably share this commitment. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced disclosure.