Teaching Assistant
Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate starts and upcoming vacancies
Make a difference. Inspire confidence. Support young people to succeed.
Are you passionate about education and helping young people reach their full potential?
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools across Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of young people, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
Whether you have previous experience working in a school or are looking to take your first steps into education, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other school staff to provide support and encouragement to students across a range of subjects and year groups.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting students in the classroom to help them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
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Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence.
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Providing additional support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
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Supporting students'' social, emotional and behavioural development.
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Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting good classroom engagement.
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Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
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Has a genuine passion for working with young people.
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Is patient, approachable, caring and enthusiastic.
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
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Is adaptable, reliable and able to use their initiative.
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Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
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Has previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or experience supporting students with SEND would be advantageous.
What We Offer
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Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming secondary schools across Surrey.
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Flexible working options, including full-time and part-time roles.
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
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Ongoing support and guidance.
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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The chance to make a genuine difference to young people''s education and lives.
Safeguarding and Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children''s barred list information where legally applicable, references and relevant employment checks.
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