Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Dorking, Surrey Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 08:00?–?15:30 Salary: Competitive, paid to scale About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in a vibrant primary/secondary setting in Dorking. The successful candidate will help create a stimulating, inclusive learning environment, providing one-to-one and small-group assistance, reinforcing lesson objectives, and fostering positive behaviour. Key Responsibilities • Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, delivery, and assessment tasks. • Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs, ensuring individual education plans are followed. • Supervise pupils during classroom activities, recess, and trips, maintaining safety and order. • Help manage classroom resources, record attendance, and update learning logs. • Encourage student engagement through constructive feedback and motivation. • Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and external agencies as required. Essential Requirements • Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (grade 4/C or above). • Experience working with children in an educational setting (volunteering acceptable). • Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. • Commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies. Desirable • Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification. • Experience supporting pupils with SEND. What We Offer • Structured professional development and clear progression pathways. • Supportive, inclusive school culture. • Pension scheme and statutory benefits. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>