We are looking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant to support our Primary team of excellent teachers at Fordway Centre which is a 5-11 Pupil Referral Unit based in Ashford, Surrey. This is a permanent post starting as soon as possible for 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, term time only. The successful candidate will have excellent support skills and good all-round knowledge of supporting the education of students and an understanding of Special education, mainstream education and / or Pupil Referral Units.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us in our new purpose-built school where innovation meets inspiration. Our facilities are designed to empower both teacher and student, fostering a dynamic learning atmosphere where creativity and collaboration thrive.
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
- An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality support for all children.
- Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
- An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with pupils, staff, parents, Management Committee and other stakeholders.
As a Trust, IET offers staff the following benefits: –
- A competitive salary
- A chromebook
- ‘Growing Great Staff’ programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
- Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Pension Scheme
- Sociable and friendly staff and free onsite parking
- Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you have a strong commitment to inclusive values, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to strengthen partnerships, are ambitious to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a significant role in our exciting journey to become a truly excellent school, we would like to hear from you.
Please refer to the attached Job Profile and Person Specification for further details.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 September 2026 @ 09:00 am
Interview date: W/c 21 September 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
If you would like further information regarding the role please contact Sam Dawson-Coop – Head of Centre via 01784 772481 or sdawson-coop@ietmat.co.uk
FWC forms part of a Multi Academy Trust under the Inclusive Education Trust (IET) which includes Reigate Valley College, Wey Valley College, Aspire & Alternative College Hub and Rowhill School. Please see our school website and employee prospectus for further details about other schools in the Trust.
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