Teaching Assistant – Reigate

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Reigate, Surrey

Secondary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant

Location: Reigate, Surrey

Pay: Up to £100 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP!

Contract: Full-Time

About the role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
• Support students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist students across a range of subjects, encouraging them to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.
• Provide support with students’ social, emotional and behavioural development, helping to promote positive relationships and wellbeing.
• Help to maintain a calm, focused and purposeful classroom environment in line with the school’s behaviour expectations.
• Support students in developing effective learning strategies and encourage them to remain engaged and motivated in their education.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for their progress and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals to ensure students receive the appropriate support to succeed.
• Assist with the preparation and adaptation of learning resources and activities to meet the needs of individual students.
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing at all times.
• Play a key role in helping students to make progress and have a positive and successful secondary school experience.

This is also a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching. You will benefit from in-depth support and training from the school, and develop your knowledge of the National Curriculum.

About the school:

• A large and inclusive secondary school in Surrey, catering for students aged 11–16 and providing a diverse and vibrant learning environment.
• Located within easy reach of Horley and the wider Reigate and Banstead area, offering convenient access for staff travelling from across Surrey and Sussex.
• Conveniently positioned close to key local road networks, making the school easily accessible for those commuting by car.
• Accessible via local public transport routes, with Horley and the surrounding area offering rail and bus connections for commuters.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team, committed to helping both students and colleagues achieve their full potential.
• A school with a strong focus on creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to succeed.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring that students with a range of needs can access the support required to thrive.
• The opportunity to work within a large and diverse school community, supporting approximately 1,600 students across the secondary age range.
• Opportunities for staff to contribute to students’ academic, social and personal development both inside and outside of the classroom.
• The opportunity to work within an established Surrey secondary school and make a genuine difference to the lives and educational experiences of young people.

About us:

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• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions via. Creative Education
• Your own dedicated consultant to support you throughout the application process
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