Teaching Assistant Salary Surrey S3 Pro rata: a £11,927 - £12,142 (FTE £23,576) Hours: 8.50am - 1pm plus 20min team meeting one morning a week- 21hrs 10mins per week, 39 weeks per year Start date: as soon as possibleWalton Leigh is a secondary special school for students with severe and profound & multiple learning difficulties. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and happy to help support the students (aged 11-19) with their learning, behaviour and life skills as well as providing physical and personal care where needed.
We have a great school full of happy students and our ideal Teaching Assistant will have plenty of energy and a willingness to learn. We will provide high quality training and will support you to become an expert and valued member of our team. The role would be suitable for experienced staff, graduates, or those who are looking for a career change as we offer full training.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. Closing Date: Tuesday 03rd December 2024 Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.Interview Date: to be confirmedYou 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.