Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Woking High School, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 36.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday – Thursday), 8.30am to 3.30pm (Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £23,485 - £25,160

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Inclusion Teaching Assistant who will support the day-to-day running of the internal exclusion facility (Focus Centre) at Woking High School.

Good literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Able to motivate and support students to achieve excellence.

Modelling good behaviour management techniques.

Ability to establish good relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries.

Ability to work well in a team.

Evidence of the highest levels of personal and professional integrity.

Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.

The ability to act as an excellent role model for students.

Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

A calm and resilient nature, with a sense of humour.

Initiative and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisational, planning, administration and time management skills.

Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and relevant legislation relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection and equal opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

Woking High School offers excellent benefits to staff including:

- 26 Days Holiday (rising to 31 days after 5 years).

- Local Government Pension Scheme.

- Continuous Professional Development.

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

Healthcare Cash Back Plan currently provided by Westfield Health

Woking High School offers excellent benefits to staff including:

- 26 Days Holiday (rising to 31 days after 5 years).

- Local Government Pension Scheme.

- Continuous Professional Development.

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

Healthcare Cash Back Plan currently provided by Westfield Health

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The Inclusion Teaching Assistant will support the day-to-day running of the internal exclusion facility (Focus Centre) at Woking High School and work alongside the Inclusion Manager and Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitude, as well as our existing Pastoral Team, Heads of Year and Heads of Department, to provide those students referred to the Focus Centre with the structure and guidance they need to successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons and avoid repeat visits. The Inclusion TA will assist in creating an environment and employ strategies that allow students to reflect on their issues, teaching them the tools needed to successfully self-manage in the future and to experience success in their relationships with others, staff and students.

Commitment to safeguarding

Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all roles are subject to online checks including Social Media. These are carried out by a 3rd party – https://www.sp-index.com/. By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and your data being processed by SP-Index. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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About Woking High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woking High School website
• Email address: agrossi@wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woking-high-school-woking

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