Teaching Assistant

Due to expansion, Unsted Park School & Sixth Form are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team now! We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting a small group of children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. This position is Monday to Friday, term-time only. A school lift/taxi service is available from Guildford Train Station if required. Our benefits include: Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme Comprehensive induction Blue Light Card Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression Pension scheme Paid for enhanced DBS Wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme and more! Unsted Park School has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Our school is set in a beautiful semi-rural location with 44 acres of surrounding grounds. We are a SEN school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 7 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties. We are looking for someone with the passion, enthusiasm and drive to support our young people in achieving their potential. You will be part of a dedicated and lively team that focuses strongly on the core areas of education, independence and inclusion. As a TA/LSA, you will work with class teachers to provide support for young people. This will be through various subjects and using different communication and engagement techniques. Full time and part time opportunities available. Ideally you will: Have passion, enthusiasm and excellent communications skills Have high levels of self-motivation Be able to show patience and understanding in difficult situations Be a positive role model who beli