Classroom Assistant
Freemantles Specialist School – Mayford Green, Woking
Term time only | Up to 30 hours per week | PS3 £17,442 (30 hrs TTO)
Do you want a rewarding job where no two days are the same and your work genuinely changes lives?
Freemantles School supports autistic children and young people, and those with complex social communication needs, aged 4–19. We have small class sizes (around 9 pupils) and a strong focus on wellbeing, communication and independence.
We are looking for Classroom Assistants to join our teams at our Mayford site, working across primary, secondary and FE age groups.
Start date: ASAP or September 2026.
About the role
As a Classroom Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with learning activities in the classroom and outdoors
- Help children and young people develop communication, independence and social skills
- Support emotional regulation and wellbeing throughout the school day
- Work closely with teachers and other staff as part of a class team
- Take part in weekly community outings, supporting learning beyond the classroom
This is a hands‑on, active role, ideal for people who enjoy variety and meaningful work.
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for people who are:
- Calm, resilient and flexible
- Enthusiastic about supporting children and young people
- Good team players with a positive attitude
- Confident communicating with pupils and adults
✅ You do not need previous experience – we provide paid training and ongoing development.
✅ A good standard of English and Maths is required.
What we can offer you
- Paid training and strong on‑the‑job support
- Career development opportunities (education, psychology, SEN pathways)
- A supportive leadership team focused on staff wellbeing
- Employee Wellbeing Programme (including 24/7 GP access), staff wellbeing activities and free parking
- Surrey County Council benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, paid sickness entitlement, discount schemes (retail and leisure)
Working hours and pay
- Up to 30 hours per week (part‑time may be available, subject to class staffing)
- Primary hours: 9.15am – 3.15pm
- Secondary & FE hours: 8.50am – 2.50pm
- Term time only
- Salary: PS3 – £17,442 (based on 30 hours per week, term time only)
Salary is paid on a spread‑over basis, meaning you receive the same amount each month, including school holidays.
Please note: This amount does not yet include the Surrey Support Staff Pay Award currently under negotiation from 1 April 2026.
Application forms only – CVs cannot be accepted.
Freemantles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment.
An Enhanced DBS check will be essential. Please note that we will be undertaking online searches on shortlisted candidates, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We will be shortlisting applications using the person specification. Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification before submitting your application. The job description, person specification and application form can be seen below. Please submit your application form online via ETEACH.
Closing dates: 9am on 13 May 2026 and 10 June 2026
We will shortlist applications after each closing date.
Interviews: 19 May 2026 and 18 June 2026.
‘Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business’
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children, young people and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to.