Salary: £30,647 FTE; Actual salary: £24,975
Benefits: Generous pension, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
Headteacher - Lee Jerwood
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join our team at Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
As this Higher Level Teaching Assistant position is linked to a named student, you will be responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to a student, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.
About Philip Southcote School
Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."
We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.
Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.
Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.
Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.
Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.
Details
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (1:1)
Location: Southcote Centre, Epsom and Ewell High School
Contract: Term time, temporary - up to 2 years
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Support Pay Scale 6.2 (£30,647 FTE; Actual salary: £24,975)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 38 per year
Benefits
* Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
* Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
* Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
* Deliver 1:1 support throughout the school day in both specialist and mainstream settings
* Implement structured behavioural, communication and sensory strategies as directed by professionals
* Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
Requirements include:
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
* GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
* Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
Desirable
* Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
* Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
* Collaborative and innovative
* Committed, engaged and professional
* Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 24th September 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Job specification
School
Philip Southcote School
Location
Epsom and Ewell High School
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Ewell, Surrey, KT19 9JW
School type
Special, Academies
Job Posted
12/09/2025
Role
Teaching Assistant
Subject
Other
Employment type
Temporary
Closing date
24/09/2025
Start date
ASAP
Job reference
HLTA EEHS