Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour (full-time) working week.
We are excited to be hiring two new Team Around the School (TAS) Coordinators to join our fantastic Team Around the School Support Hub based in Woking. The role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between regular travel to schools across Surrey, collaborating with colleagues in the office, and working from home.
The two positions available are as follows:
1. 1 x full-time (36 hours), permanent position
2. 1 x full-time (36 hours), 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity
You will have the opportunity to express your preference as part of your application.
Our Offer to You
3. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
4. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
5. A generous local government salary related pension
6. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
7. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
8. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
10. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
11. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
The TAS Hub is part of the 'Early Intervention, Prevention and Support' sector within Surrey's 'Children, Families and Lifelong Learning' Directorate. We work closely with schools, partners and families to help children thrive in mainstream education, focusing on emerging needs, pupils at SEN Support level, and disadvantaged groups.
Our model enhances the great work already happening in schools through targeted, relational support that makes a real difference. We prioritise whole-school approaches, restorative practice, and relational health to ensure our interventions are impactful and inclusive.
As a TAS Coordinator, you'll play a key role in delivering early intervention. You'll work collaboratively with SEND Support Advisors and Neurodiversity Advisors to respond to whole-school and cohort needs, and provide individual support where required. You'll build trusted relationships with education leaders, remain calm under pressure, and deliver excellent service with integrity, and challenge where needed.
Your visible leadership will inspire and motivate colleagues; modelling behaviours that demonstrate how accountability, and a solution-focused mindset, can support the delivery of services which respond to the evolving needs of our school communities.
You'll benefit from regular supervision, reflective practice sessions, and peer support. We're committed to your professional development, offering training and opportunities to grow your skills in early intervention, inclusion, and leadership.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
12. Substantial experience in education or early help, with a strong track record in inclusive practice
13. A collaborative, child-centred approach and commitment to achieving the best outcomes
14. Confidence in leading relational and restorative practice, with a solution-focused mindset
15. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to chair meetings and manage competing priorities
16. Resilience, curiosity, and a proactive attitude in a dynamic environment
17. Ability to use data to measure impact, inform service development, and ensure accountability
18. Passion for co-production; listening to and promoting the lived experience of families of children and young people with
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions:
19. Please tell us about what motivates you to work in early intervention and inclusive education.
20. Please describe a time when you supported a school or education setting to respond to emerging or complex needs. What was your approach, how did you collaborate with others, and what impact did your involvement have?
21. Please tell us how you have used relational or restorative practice to build trust and influence positive change? How did you adapt your approach to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
22. Please describe a situation where you used data or evidence to inform decision-making or service development. How did you ensure accountability and communicate outcomes effectively?
23. Please describe a time when your leadership inspired or motivated others in a challenging situation. How did you model accountability and a solution-focused mindset, and what was the outcome for the team or service?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & to get an insight into working at Surrey.
We welcome applicants who share our enthusiasm for early intervention and inclusive education. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22.10.2025 with interviews planned to follow.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,