Teaching Assistant

TAs REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 START

A wonderful opportunity to join Connaught’s family of inspirational 

teachers and support assistants.

Do you believe passionately in developing the whole child through our core values?

• To be committed learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.

• To be confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.

• To be caring citizens who make a positive contribution to society.

What are we looking for?

• A kind, calm and caring manner. 
• Proactivity and flexibility. 
• Good written and oral communication skills. Experience of working with children.
• 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. 

What can we offer you?

• 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. 

Please read the accompanying Job Description for more details about what is required. 

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 8.40am to 12pm and afternoons from 1pm to 3.20pm. Midday Supervisor hours are contracted as part of this TA role; this would be from 12-1pm including a 20 minute unpaid break. 

We advise you also look at our website to find out more information about our school and ethos, and see our fantastic Ofsted report. 

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 26th June. Applicants who are not notified by end of day on Monday 29th June should assume that they have not been short-listed.

The role will be on Surrey Grade S3, £24,330 FTE. (for example, pro-rata 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. 

For further details, and to request an application form, please contact the school office team.