Teaching Assistant

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.