Teaching Assistant

Darley Dene is a secure, inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment that strives for enriching learning experiences and celebration of achievement.

Our beautiful school benefits from large, spacious classrooms with a range of additional spaces for small group and individual work, along with attractive outside space which includes a trim trail and forest school area. Set in secure grounds, the accommodation is within single-storey buildings linked by connecting corridors.

We have a bright, lively nursery class, with its own well-equipped outdoor space to stimulate learning through the outdoors. Our Nursery children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and this child-led approach allows for 'teaching alongside' as well as direct adult-led activities.

We also have an infant Language and Additional Needs Centre for up to 12 children aged between 4 and 7 years old. The Centre provides an alternative to a special school for those pupils with SEND who are unable to fully integrate into mainstream classes due to the extent of their developmental needs but who may benefit from inclusion in a mainstream class with high-level support.

Our facilities include a large hall, a dining hall, library, therapy room and sensory room. All areas are accessible by wheelchair users.

If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs. 

Experienced Teachers: 

• A climate where your contributions are valued and positively received by all 
• Opportunities to lead school improvements
• Accelerated career development for ambitious teachers, which can include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership 

ECTs:

• Non-contact time each week
• A friendly and approachable mentor 
• A team of staff committed to supporting you 
• Opportunities to attend training with other ECTs in local schools

In February 2020 we became part of the Lumen Learning Trust which consists of partner schools Saxon Primary in Shepperton, The Echelford Primary in Ashford, Riverbridge Primary in Staines upon Thames, Walton Oak Primary in Walton upon Thames and Ewell Grove Primary School in Epsom.

The starting point for Darley Dene's learning environment is the child. We believe the children's needs are at the heart of all that we do, and work hard to ensure the provision is 'crafted' around them to enable their achievement in all areas. Our teaching team benefits from the strengths and skill set from colleagues from across all Lumen schools with the addition of Leadership Consultants centrally appointed by the Trust itself.

We have accredited Specialist Leaders of Education on our teaching team and our Executive Principal, Mary Ellen McCarthy carries out extensive support for school leadership teams in Surrey schools and beyond. She is also a serving Ofsted inspector.

Click here to view the Lumen Learning Trust career site.