Undershaw
Surrey
£22,510 - £24,084 per year
Salary:
Band 4 £25,558 – 27,345 pro rata (actual salary- £22,510-£24,084)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 October 2025
Job overview
Outstanding Independent Specialist School has a vacancy for a full time Teaching Assistant
Hours: 08:20-4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 08:20-3:40pm Friday
Salary: Band 4 £25,558 – 27,345 pro rata (actual salary- £22,510-£24,084)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Undershaw, an Outstanding Specialist School in Hindhead.
At Undershaw we uphold the pastoral wellbeing of everyone within our school community as the central pillar of the education we provide. As a passionate and enthusiastic individual, you will be key to not only supporting the educational learning of our pupils but also to help them develop social skills, independence and grow their self-esteem.
Skills required:
* Grade C (or equivalent) or above in GCSE English & Maths
* Experience of working with young people
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
* Ability to think creatively and problem solve.
* A great team player with a flexible "can-do" attitude
* Understanding or an interest in Special Needs Education Needs and Disabilities
* Patient, resilient and above all a great sense of humour
Undershaw can offer you:
* The opportunity to be part of a committed team in an "Outstanding school"
* Additional support and training to be the best you can be
* A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
* The perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience for further career development
* Smart Clinic – Wellbeing services, includes funded physiotherapy, virtual GP and employee assistance
We would be open to hearing from students interested in gaining experience working in schools or gap year placements.
We do not accept CV's. Applicants must complete the application form provided below. Once completed, please return to .education.
Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed
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About Undershaw
Undershaw
Undershaw, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead
Surrey
GU26 6AQ
United Kingdom
Undershaw is a specialist setting where children from Year 3 to Post 16 with mild to moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, such as ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia and medical vulnerabilities can access the national curriculum and qualification pathways in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
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