Start Date: 1 September 2026
Hours per week: 8:30am – 3:15pm (30 mins lunch break), Monday to Friday (31.25 hours per week). Term time plus 3 days INSET training days per year
Pro Rata Salary: Surrey Pay Scale PS3 £17,983 per year (£1,499 per month)
The governors of this successful primary school wish to appoint a high calibre Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years, Year R team. The successful candidate will join our enthusiastic, committed, and professional team of staff. Specific training or experience of the Early Years Foundation stage would be desirable.
The successful candidate will:
• have experience of working with children in an educational setting
• be self-motivated and able to use their own initiative
• follow direction from the class teacher and SENCo
• be proactive in adapting resources and activities
• work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills, a sense of humour and the ability to share ideas and learn from each other
• have high expectations for children’s learning, behaviour and personal development
• have a resilient and flexible approach as the day may not always go as planned
• be 100% supportive of fully inclusive education for children with additional needs
• support both indoor and outdoor learning
• Maths & English GCSE grade C/level 4 is desirable, and must be confident using IT
• be willing to support children’s medical & care needs when necessary
• be supportive of the school’s Christian ethos
• work within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework and to be an advocate of all aspects of diversity within our school community
This role will suit a graduate (or equivalent) who may be looking for school experience before pursuing teacher training.
St Peter’s is a fully inclusive school where we attempt to identify barriers to a child’s progress so that they can make at least good progress during their time in school. As a church school, Christian teachings are at the core of all that we do.
Benefits :
• Term time working
• Generous pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development
• Warm, friendly supportive staff team
• Well-resourced school environment
We welcome visits to our school so please call or email to come and have a look around.
St Peter’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, reference checks and any other necessary employment checks.