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Thorpe CofE Primary School seeks an experienced Special Needs Assistant to provide support across KS2. The hours of work are Mondays to Fridays from 8:40am to 3.00pm with unpaid 45 minutes tea and lunch break. This is a term time only contract commencing ASAP. 

Under the direction and supervision of the class teacher core responsibilities include:

• Working on a one to one basis as a Special Needs Assistant across KS2
• Following the instructions of the class teacher and SENCO
• Planning and prioritising tasks
• Clarifying and explaining instructions 
• Communicating effectively
• Motivating pupils to learn
• Organising the learning environment

Key Accountabilities will be:

• Assisting in the delivery of day to day learning activities
• Discussing with and reporting back to teacher on the planning and assessment of the pupil’s work
• Organising and maintaining the learning environment
• Working as part of a team
• Maintaining confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
• Understanding and applying school policies

The Special Needs Assistant may be required to undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the class teacher.

We offer a lovely setting, excellent facilities and resources, supportive colleagues and enthusiastic children. The school has close links to the community and local church and our parent community is extremely supportive. Successful applicants must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school but do not have to be a practising Christian.

Benefits include free parking and membership of the Surrey Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Program and Occupational Health Support as required.

Thorpe Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 18th September 2026 and interviews will take place at a mutually convenient time shortly after. 

The school reserves the right to withdraw this role at any point prior to appointment.

Thorpe CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment and safeguarding checks. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks and applying for this position gives your automatic consent to these searches.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.