Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant for September 2024 or sooner if available

The position is to work ideally full-time for 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm,

38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 INSET days). We will also consider applications for part-time work, to fit around other staff with flexible working hours.

This position will be paid at Surrey Pay Grade 3 FTE which is currently £23,083 (pro-rata £17,744)

Please use the LDBS Application Form uploaded with this advertisement

We reserve the right to close the this advertisement earlier, interview and appoint before the date above, if we receive sufficient applications.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Begley in the school office on , for available dates and times.

We are looking for an individual who: -

• is calm and caring, even under pressure


• is resilient, hard-working and passionate about education


• is able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting children's individual needs


• is committed to making learning fun, memorable and well matched to each learner's needs


• is a reflective practitioner, willing to work collaboratively with others to enhance their own and other's professional development.


St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing Christian school, in the heart of a close, village community. Families of all faiths and none are warmly welcomed, valued and respected. We are a large school with 18 classes, yet have a warm and welcoming ethos. Just a short walk away from the River Thames and with a direct train line into London Waterloo, we are easily accessible for those members of staff living further away.

We strive for our children to have a love of learning and achieve their true potential. By being respectful, responsible and resilient they can be courageous advocates of change and make a real difference in the world.

We also offer: -

• happy, polite and hard-working children


• a friendly, welcoming and hugely supportive staff team, PTA and Governor Board


• an Inclusion Team to support Teaching and Learning, which includes Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Champions, and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)


• tailored professional development and training, with access to London Diocese and Surrey support networks


• a staff 'Well-Being Team' to support you in your role, with organised staff social events


• additional benefits such as a great Staff Room and Garden, complimentary refreshments, free childcare for the children of Staff in the school, a well-resourced learning environment to work in, excellent facilites and attractive grounds, to name but a few.


Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

St. Nicholas Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory written references, qualifications check, and Disclosure and Barred Service Enhanced Certificate.

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Statement

St. Nicholas Church of England Primary School is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society.


• is calm and caring, even under pressure


• is resilient, hard-working and passionate about education


• is able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting children's individual needs


• is committed to making learning fun, memorable and well matched to each learner's needs


• is a reflective practitioner, willing to work collaboratively with others to enhance their own and other's professional development.
  
  St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing Christian school, in the heart of a close, village community. Families of all faiths and none are warmly welcomed, valued and respected. We are a large school with 18 classes, yet have a warm and welcoming ethos. Just a short walk away from the River Thames and with a direct train line into London Waterloo, we are easily accessible for those members of staff living further away.


We strive for our children to have a love of learning and achieve their true potential. By being respectful, responsible and resilient they can be courageous advocates of change and make a real difference in the world.

We also offer: -

• happy, polite and hard-working children


• a friendly, welcoming and hugely supportive staff team, PTA and Governor Board


• an Inclusion Team to support Teaching and Learning, which includes Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Champions, and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)


• tailored professional development and training, with access to London Diocese and Surrey support networks


• a staff 'Well-Being Team' to support you in your role, with organised staff social events


• additional benefits such as a great Staff Room and Garden, complimentary refreshments, free childcare for the children of Staff in the school, a well-resourced learning environment to work in, excellent facilites and attractive grounds, to name but a few.
  
  The position is to work ideally full-time for 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm,


38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 INSET days). We will also consider applications for part-time work, to fit around other staff with flexible working hours.

This position will be paid at Surrey Pay Grade 3 FTE which is currently £23,083 (pro-rata £17,744)