Job Description
Job description
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
• QUALITIES
Requirements and skills
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
Personal qualities
• Friendly, caring, patient, fair, and consistent
• Calm under pressure
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• A supportive member of school activities
• Keen to build on skills and be prepared to learn
• Accurate in all record keeping
• A team player
• A sense of humour
• Flexibility
• A good time keeper
For full details about the job role please view our recruitment pack on our website www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
• Amazing students who want to learn
• A brand new, state of the art, 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.
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• A welcoming and supportive staff community
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
• External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme
• On site car parking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
https://www.westfieldhealth.com/individual/health-cash-plan
Commitment to safeguarding
The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for all posts. further details including relevant policies are available on the school website: https://www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk/120+/key-information/category/42/safeguarding-and-esafety
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
• QUALITIES
Requirements and skills
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
Personal qualities
• Friendly, caring, patient, fair, and consistent
• Calm under pressure
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• A supportive member of school activities
• Keen to build on skills and be prepared to learn
• Accurate in all record keeping
• A team player
• A sense of humour
• Flexibility
• A good time keeper
For full details about the job role please view our recruitment pack on our website www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
• Amazing students who want to learn
• A brand new, state of the art, 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.
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• A welcoming and supportive staff community
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
• External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme
• On site car parking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
https://www.westfieldhealth.com/individual/health-cash-plan
Commitment to safeguarding
The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for all posts. further details including relevant policies are available on the school website: https://www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk/120+/key-information/category/42/safeguarding-and-esafety
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teaching Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Farnham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
