Teaching Assistant, Walton on Thames

Thank you for your interest in Hopescourt School, an all-through specialist school within Bourne Education Trust, supporting children with Autism and related communication and interaction needs.

Since opening in September 2024, Hopescourt has grown into a school where learners exceed expectations. Our growth continues as we have recently moved into our new purpose-built school on Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames – a learning environment designed specifically to meet the needs of our children.

Our new building features flexible classrooms, therapy spaces and communal areas supporting independence, collaboration and wellbeing. Here, pupils will access specialist support alongside high-quality subject teaching, combining the best of mainstream and specialist education to ensure they can make excellent academic progress while developing socially and personally. At Hopescourt, we believe no child should ever have a glass ceiling placed on them. Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to break down barriers and prepare them for life beyond school.

As our school grows, we are looking to expand our teaching staff to meet this important stage in our development. This is an opportunity to be part of a brilliant and growing staff team, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape practice and culture as the school continues to evolve.

• Job title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Walton-on-Thames
• Contract: Term time, permanent
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: PS3 £18,127 (FTE £24,330)
• Responsible to: Headteacher

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• 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
• 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, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needs

• 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

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity