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.