Teaching Assistant

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• 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
• Access to savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme

Position:
Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Full time, fixed term contract (until 31 August 2027)

Start Date:

September 2026

• Work as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, supporting the teaching provision and the 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
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needs

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

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

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils. All candidates will be required to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust is also a Disability Confident Employer and will not disadvantage applicants due to disability.

Applications from all qualified and interested candidates are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership status.

Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9EW