Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Kingston, Surrey
Salary: £25,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start: ASAP

About the role

We're recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a permanent position at a specialist independent school near Kingston supporting academically able young people who thrive in small class settings outside mainstream education.

As a teaching assistant, you'll work with small groups and individuals, helping pupils access a full academic curriculum tailored to their needs. You'll build strong relationships with students, understand each learner as an individual, and support their pathway to GCSE and A-level achievement.

Your role includes:

• Supporting pupils in small, structured specialist classes
• Helping students access academic learning and build confidence
• Building positive relationships grounded in understanding individual needs
• Contributing to a safe, encouraging environment
• Working with experienced staff in a collaborative team

About you

You're a teaching assistant with SEND experience and genuine passion for supporting young people who learn differently. You bring reliability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to help pupils discover their potential in a specialist setting. You might have previous SEND support experience or a background in education support.

About the school

The specialist independent school near Kingston serves academically able primary, secondary and sixth form students who perform better outside mainstream settings. Small classes mean staff really get to know each pupil. The school has extensive grounds with allotments and play areas, multi-sensory rooms, and a genuinely supportive community where individuality is celebrated and every student is valued.

What we offer

• Permanent position with specialist independent school near Kingston
• Salary of £25,500 per annum
• Pension scheme and professional support
• Small class environment where you'll make real impact
• Access to well-resourced facilities and beautiful grounds
• Collaborative, supportive team