Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with a strong culture of ambition, high expectations and a commitment to ensuring students enjoy every aspect of school life. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our highly valued Inclusion team.
Successful candidates will support students with a range of learning and additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum, engage fully in school life and achieve their potential. Teaching Assistants may be deployed either within our mainstream provision or our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP), depending on the needs of the school. Experience of supporting students with SEND, including autism, speech and language needs, SEMH or learning difficulties, would be advantageous.
Working Hours
Full-time:
• Monday to Thursday: 8.15am – 4.00pm
• Friday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
Part-time:
A range of part-time working patterns may be considered, please detail your preference within your application.
All positions are term-time only, including INSET days.
We are looking for candidates who:
• Are passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive working relationships with students and staff.
• Are flexible, resilient and able to respond to changing needs.
• Have GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Why Join Tolworth Girls'?
Our most recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form remains an Outstanding school, and we continue to hold World Class School Accreditation.
Staff wellbeing is central to our values, and we offer:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounted gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• A supportive and welcoming staff community
Safeguarding
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and other relevant safeguarding checks. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process.
Direct applications only. No agencies.
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible and before the deadline. Applications will be considered and interviews arranged on a 1-2-1 basis.
We reserve the right to close this advert early or as soon as suitable candidates have been shortlisted.
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
As part of the Academy’s due diligence, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview.
The Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.