Teaching Assistant
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The Ashcombe School
Surrey
- £18,070 - £19,684 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- SESSET 4 Pro Rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 July 2026
Job overview
At the Ashcombe School in Dorking, we are a friendly, ambitious secondary school with a strong community feel. We help every student grow academically and personally – and we support every member of staff to develop too.
When you join the Ashcombe, you will be working as part of a lively, well-managed and successful SEND team, as well as the wider collective. This position is ideal for someone with commitment, versatility and enthusiasm.
Through assisting in the provision of students’ individual needs and supporting the delivery of interesting and stimulating lessons, you will be part of creating a learning environment that encourages students to be successful in their subjects.
Whether you are considering a career in education or have a desire to use your transferrable skills within an education setting to make a positive impact in students’ future, we welcome your application.
Previous experience within education is not an essential requirement. Full training and mentoring will be provided.
Working as a Teaching Assistant can offer many opportunities to progress within the sector. Some former Ashcombe Teaching Assistants have moved on to become Exams Officer, LEARN Support Officer, Teaching Assistant in Charge, Wellbeing Coordinator, Assistant Head and School Business Manager.
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About The Ashcombe School
The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.
We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.
Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.
Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.
10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School
- Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
- Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
- A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
- A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
- Career development programme for all staff
- Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
- A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
- Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
- Work-life and family-friendly policies
Our staff and students are our strongest reasons to join us, and are very happy to confirm this to visitors and candidates – come and see for yourself.
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