Teaching Assistant in Farnham

Location: Farnham, Surrey

Salary: WA4-10 to WA4-16 (FTE £24,905 to £28,548pa) (Actual £18,000 to £20,634pa)

Vacancy Type: Term time only, full time 30.25 hours per week, spread over 5 days: 8.50am-3.20pm Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri; 8.35am-3.20pm Wed.

We are a special school for secondary pupils from years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. We require a Teaching Assistant to work term time only 30.25 hours pw (8.50am to 3.20pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.35am to 3.20pm on Wednesday). You would be working under the direction of a teacher with students supporting whole class learning or with small groups of students or on a 1:1 basis.

The Abbey School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016 and December 2022.

Teaching Assistant Job Description

The Abbey School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

This job description recognises the requirements of the current pay and conditions regulations and reflects the vision, aims and policies established by the Governors of the school.

The Teaching Assistant will:

• Work under the direction of teaching staff/senior managers to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with special educational needs.
• Work with children and young people who have a range of significant and often complex SEND for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech language and communication needs and those who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
• Encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
• Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Person Specification

It is essential that the post holder:

• Is suitable to work with children.
• Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents/carers.
• Has a flexible and adaptable approach to both work and to the behaviours of students.
• Has a good understanding of the way children learn.
• Has good organisational skills.
• Is friendly, caring, patient, fair, and consistent.
• Is calm under pressure.
• Is willing to go the ‘extra mile’.
• Is enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Is a supportive member of school activities.
• Is keen to build on skills and be prepared to learn.
• Is accurate in all record keeping.
• Is a team player.
• Has a sense of humour.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Is a good time keeper.

The Abbey can offer:

• Amazing students who want to learn.
• An additional 2 days holiday each year with our wellness (long) weekend in November.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan - This includes reimbursement towards the cost of dental, opticians, physiotherapy and other medical appointments. Your dependants are included at no extra cost to you!
• External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme.
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
• A well-equipped and modern English classroom.
• Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching.
• A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
• A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• On site car parking.
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• A welcoming and supportive staff community.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Abbey School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. The Abbey School reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. We will keep the role open until the right candidate is found.

The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post.