Bourne Education Trust
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Woodlands School, as part of our satellite provision based at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Esher.
About Woodlands School
Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion, and a curiosity about the world.
Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.
Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.
Details
- Job title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Special Needs
- Location: This role is based at Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey with occasional travel across East Surrey and to Woodlands School (Leatherhead).
- Hours: Part time, 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, term time only.
- Salary: PS6 (Surrey) £24,534 - £26,311 p.a. (FTE £30,647 - £32,867)
- Contract: Part time. Permanent and fixed-term contracts of 1 year available
- Responsible to: Class Teacher
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Benefits
- Generous workplace pension through LGPS
- Ongoing training, learning, and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support, and free eye tests
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment, and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family-friendly policies and processes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development, and implementation of learning for pupils
- Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations, and promoting positive attitudes to learning
- Prepare, plan, and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
- Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs
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Essential Requirements Include:
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding, and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- A minimum of a Level 2/3 qualification in a teaching and learning related discipline
- Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:
- Reflective, optimistic, and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged, and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How To Apply For This Role:
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