Teaching Assistant

Outstanding Independent Specialist School has a vacancy for a full-time Teaching Assistant

Hours: 08:20-4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 08:20-3:40pm Friday

Salary : Band 4 £26,069 to 27,892 FTE (actual salary £22,961-£24,567)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Undershaw, an Outstanding Specialist School in Hindhead. At Undershaw we uphold the pastoral wellbeing of everyone within our school community as the central pillar of the education we provide. As a passionate and enthusiastic individual, you will play a key role in supporting the learning of our pupils while helping them to develop social skills, independence and self-esteem.

Skills required:

• Grade C (or equivalent) or above in GCSE English & Maths

• Experience of working with young people

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to think creatively and problem solve.

• A great team player with a flexible “can-do” attitude

• Understanding of, or interest in, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Patient, resilient and above all a great sense of humour

Undershaw can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a committed team in an “Outstanding school”

• Additional support and training to be the best you can be

• A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills

• The perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience for further career development

• Smart Clinic – Wellbeing services, includes funded physiotherapy, virtual GP and employee assistance

We welcome applications from students wishing to gain experience working in schools, including those seeking a gap year placement.

We do not accept CVs and applicants must complete the application form provided. 

Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

The closing date for applications is 13 November. We may begin interviewing before this date and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.