Teaching Assistant
About the role
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and thrive in a positive learning environment? The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils' academic and personal development. As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist classroom teachers in their work in ensuring that students with special education needs make good progress and participate in lessons. You will work with the SENDCO and subject teachers to ensure that teaching and resources are adjusted in line with individual student profiles, helping prepare resources as necessary. You’ll provide support for students, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist classroom teachers to ensure students with SEND make good progress and participate in lessons.
- Work with the SENDCO and subject teachers to adjust teaching and resources according to individual student profiles.
- Help prepare necessary resources.
- Provide support for students, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
Requirements
Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils' academic and personal development.
Benefits
- A warm welcome and thorough induction.
- Supportive teams and professional networks.
- High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub.
- Personalised appraisal via the ‘My Contribution’ scheme.
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements.
- Access to the Redhill College of Leadership and Development for further CPD opportunities and collaboration with colleagues from other high‑performing schools.
- Part of Redhill Academy Trust, which works together to help all students achieve their best now and in the future.
Pay
Actual salary: £22,824 – £24,713 per annum (FTE: £27,004 – £29,239).
Schedule
32.5 hours per week – full‑time, permanent, term‑time only. Required from 9th November 2026.