SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term contract starting as soon as possible with the possibility of offering a permanent contract at Worplesdon Primary School - several roles are available.

Working hours 30 hours per week - we can be flexible with part time hours and would consider a job share.
Working pattern: 5 days a week – 8.35am – 3.20pm – 6 hours a day, 45 minutes of unpaid breaks.
Pay scale:
Surrey Pay Grade 3.3 - 38.6 weeks of the year, term time + 3 inset days. £17,263 pro rata salary.

Start date:

as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at The Federated Schools of Wood Street Infant School & Worplesdon Primary School. This role is varied, and will be based at Worplesdon Primary School, supporting children with SEND. We are seeking to appoint a pro-active, caring, committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to work at our school.

The role will involve providing support to identified pupil/s with learning difficulties.

• Are you proactive with a positive outlook?
• Are you flexible and creative?
• Are you a team player and able to work positively as part of a wider team?

• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• The role includes supervising the children at lunchtime in either the lunch hall or playground.
• Accompanying groups on trips.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources.
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.

• Flexible, term-time hours.
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st January. Interviews will take place w/c 26th January. We reserve the right to close the application early if a suitable candidate as been appointed.

If you would like any further information please call Suzy Wright, HR Officer at Wood Street Infants or Worplesdon Primary school.

The Federated Schools of Wood Street Infant School & Worplesdon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.