Teaching Assistant

Qualities & Responsibilities

• A kind, calm and caring manner.
• Proactivity and flexibility.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of working with children.
• Confidence to support children in their learning and emotional literacy.
• A team player.
• Competent IT skills.
• Commitment to professional conduct.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude.

• A vibrant and forward-thinking environment, complete with school pets!
• A welcoming and committed team of colleagues.
• Polite and enthusiastic pupils.
• Supportive SLT (senior leadership team) committed to staff well-being.
• Regular professional development to learn about a range of needs and strategies.
• Fantastic resources and facilities on site.
• Excellent communication across the staff so all feel valued and involved.

We have vacancies for part- and full-time TAs (Teaching Assistants) to start on 2nd September 2026 (the beginning of the autumn term). Morning hours run from 8:40 am to 12 pm and afternoons from 1 pm to 3:20 pm. Midday Supervisor hours are contracted as part of this TA role; this would be from 12 pm – 1 pm, including a 20 minute unpaid break.

The role will be on Surrey Grade S3, £24,330 FTE. (For example, pro‑rate actual salary for 5 mornings per week including midday hours would be £11,466 – £11,676 depending on experience. Hours are worked during term‑time only; salary is paid equally over 12 months to ensure consistent monthly wages.)