Classroom Assistant

Overview Description Freemantles Specialist School is seeking Classroom Assistants. Permanent full time (term-time working) and part-time opportunities are available. The school is a specialist setting in Mayford Green, Woking, providing education for autistic children and young people or children with complex social communication needs aged 4 to 19 years. There are Primary and Secondary & FE campuses, with a temporary satellite site for autistic infant children at the former Ripley CofE Infants School building. Our classes have an average of 9 children. We currently have positions available in our Primary School at both the Mayford and Ripley sites. Previous experience with children is welcome but not essential, as paid training and ongoing professional development are provided. What we offer An opportunity to learn on the job. The school leaders support staff to develop their individual careers in fields including education and psychology. The hands-on experience gained at Freemantles may be an ideal stepping stone in your career. A rewarding role with plenty of variety. The curriculum focuses on each student’s emotional well-being and life satisfaction, in addition to formal teaching. It includes outdoor and community learning, with weekly outings to extend learning beyond the classroom and develop communication, independence and social skills. As a Surrey County Council employee, you will have access to a generous pension scheme, Surrey retail and leisure discount and offer programme, paid sickness leave and built-in holiday pay entitlement. Responsibilities and role details The positions are for up to 30 hours per week, with part-time options available. Primary school hours are from 9:15am to 3:15pm. The roles are term-time only and graded at PS3 with a salary of £17,442, based on 30 hours per week, term-time only. Salary is spread evenly across the year, regardless of school holidays. All classes require hard work, resilience and the ability to stay calm when situations are challenging. You will work well in a team and be respectful of others. A good level of English and Maths is required. What we are looking for Enthusiasm and commitment to supporting children and young people in all learning activities both inside and outside the classroom. Hardworking, resilient individuals who can be flexible and stay calm when things get tricky. Good team players who can work within the class team and be respectful of others. Application and safeguarding Application forms only – CVs are not accepted. The positions are advertised with a closing date and interview schedule below. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is essential. We will undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The job description, person specification and application form can be found below. Please submit your application online via ETEACH. Closing date : This round of recruitment will run until 12 noon on Tuesday 11th November 2025. Interviews : Interviews to be held Thursday 20th November 2025. Safeguarding Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children, young people and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. #J-18808-Ljbffr