Hours: 31.25 hours per week, term time only (8.30am – 3.15pm, Mon to Fri)
Salary: Surrey PS3 - £17,703 per annum pro rata (£24,330 FTE)
This is a temporary contract, linked to funding.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join St James C of E Primary School, where pupils ‘are exceptionally happy, as are staff and parents’. St James is a two form entry primary school set in extensive grounds, enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn. We are supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors working together.
St James is situated in the heart of Weybridge and we are proud to be a school that serves the community and offers children an excellent primary education and experience. We would like to recruit an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual to join our St James family to nurture and inspire our children. The successful candidate will be caring and supportive to the needs of the children, be committed to our safeguarding responsibilities and work with the St James team to ensure all children 'let their light shine'.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
We are looking for a suitable candidate who:
• Has high expectations of children both academically and socially.
• Works closely with colleagues as a team member.
• Experience in working in EYFS or Key Stage 1
• Shares the school’s caring ethos and vision and commitment to safeguarding.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication, plus an excellent rapport with both children and staff and has a sense of humour.
• Maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children.
• Has competent English and Maths skills.
• Uses good communication skills with colleagues, children and parents.
• Has the ability to aid to plan and deliver a range of interventions.
We will offer:
• A caring, warm and friendly school with a supportive and committed staff team.
• Happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A positive community school with strong links with local cluster schools, local community and church.
• A commitment to professional development
• The opportunity to increase hours by working as a playworker at our after school club.
Closing date - Thursday 18th June at Midday
Interviews - Friday 19th June 2026
Please note that St James C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and social media check. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.
St James C of E Primary School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We want St James to be a great place to work and an organisation that we all have pride in, where every member of our community feels valued, safe and included. Applications are invited from all members of the community, the aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and this includes promoting equality and diversity for all irrespective of age; disability; ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality); gender; gender reassignment; religion or belief; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity.
We reserve the right to close this advert should we receive sufficient applications.