Speech and Language Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a Speech and Language Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at New Monument Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About New Monument Primary School

New Monument School, located in Woking's vibrant Maybury community, is a one-form entry primary school for children aged 2-11. We work closely with Broadmere School, sharing a senior leadership team to ensure cohesive and high-quality education.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising schools across Surrey, Hampshire and London, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Our mission is to create opportunities for every child to thrive, aspire, and achieve. We promote wellbeing and academic success in a safe, valued, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and diverse staff are committed to high expectations and professional development, ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.

We offer a culture of excellence, motivating pupils to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Our curriculum is relevant, inspiring, and progressive, preparing children for future success. At New Monument School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.

Details

Job title: Speech and Language Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Woking, Surrey

Contract: Term time, 1 year FTC through funding from Surrey County Council 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.15pm)

Salary: PS6.2 £22,459 pro rata (FTE £30,647)

Start Date: 3^rd September 2026

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering structured speech and language programmes and interventions
• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning

Requirements include:

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification, or willingness to undertake qualification

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. 

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