Teaching Assistant Location: Farnham, Surrey Salary: (FTE A GBP 24,133 to A GBP 27,663 per annum) (Actual A GBP 17,442.84 to A GBP 19,994.26 per annum) Hours : Term time only, 30.25 hours over 5 days. (8.50am:3.20pm Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 8.35am:3.20pm Wed) The School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Multi Academy Trust. They were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016, December 2022 and June 2024. They are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. The Role They require teaching assistants to work term time only 30.25 hours pw (8.50am to 3.20pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.35am to 3.20pm on Wednesday). You would be working under the direction of a teacher with students supporting whole class learning or with small groups of students or on a 1:1 basis. 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. Skills and Qualifications 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 * 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 If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. abbey.surrey.sch.uk/1270/vacancies