Staff Vacancies
Founded in 1928, Aberdour is one of Surrey's leading independent preparatory schools, catering for 370 girls and boys aged 2 - 11 years and situated in 12 acres of beautiful countryside at Tadworth, near Sutton, Epsom and Reigate. The school is superbly resourced and equipped, and won a national award in 2018 for the best use of technology in any UK independent school.
The education we offer is built around our philosophy that every child has brilliance that is just waiting for us to find and develop it. Our PAL curriculum (details on this website) gives us unique advantages that other schools visit us to see.
We offer staff excellent pay and conditions, a very happy and collaborative working environment, and many opportunities for professional development.
| Job | One to One Support Assistant |
| Location | Burgh Heath, Surrey |
| Contract type | Full Time (8:00am - 4:15pm) |
| Contract Term | Temporary |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Closing date | Thursday 19th June 2025 at 9am |
| Start date | 1st September 2025 |
Aberdour School are seeking to appoint an outstanding One to One Support Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking team in September 2025. We are looking for a highly motivated, patient and nurturing Support Assistant that has a passion for helping children overcome learning barriers to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, approachable and committed to offering a creative approach to learning.
This is a full time, class-based role working from 8:00am to 16:15pm, 5 days per week with children in lower Key Stage 2. Salary commensurate to experience.
What we can offer you:
An enthusiastic, friendly staff team committed to improvement; comprehensive CPD and opportunities which embrace change and innovation; positive and supportive parents; the opportunity to work as part of a forward thinking and innovative department established to focus on improving the education for all children in our community; and a leadership team committed to the well-being of staff and children.
What you can offer us:
Excellent team work skills and commitment to high quality teaching and learning for all; successful experience of supporting pupils with SEND; good interpersonal skills; effective communication skills when working with children, parents and professionals; an eagerness to develop professionally; commitment to being involved in our school community and a passion to promote those with special educational needs.
To apply for the position, please send a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, together with a completed application form and CV to, Jo Reid, Aberdour School, Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6AJ or email reidj@aberdourschool.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is: 9am on Thursday 19th June, with interviews scheduled to take place the week beginning Monday 30th June.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join Aberdour Preparatory School.
Job Description - One to One Support Assistant
Aberdour School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment screening appropriate to the post, including through referencing, online search, medical questionnaire and an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).