Lead Teaching Assistant at Fox Grove School in Leatherhead

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role involves providing critical support to teachers in fostering the development and education of young people. The successful candidate will assist with planning, preparing, and delivering work programs for individuals and groups, monitor and evaluate student progress, and provide tailored interventions to meet pupils' needs. 33.25 hours per week/39 weeks per year. Start date: ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering the curriculum and supervising classes when required.
• Plan, organise, and evaluate activities and interventions.
• Provide specialised support for students' personal care, independence, and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records, report progress, and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., first aid, behaviour management) are advantageous.
• Proficiency in IT tools and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to guide less experienced colleagues and work collaboratively in a team.
• Prior experience in an educational or similar environment.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Safeguarding and Additional Information

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.