Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Camberley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Camberley is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term contract from January to July 2026. The role involves supporting primary-aged children with their learning, particularly those with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong enthusiasm for working with children, experience, and excellent literacy and numeracy skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and is ideal for those considering a career in teaching.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their learning.
• Experience in handling children with additional needs is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to children's needs and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning in classroom and small groups.
• Work with children with additional needs to access the curriculum.
• Deliver interventions to groups across a year group.
• Support individual children in meeting their EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Interest in supporting learning

Experience working with primary aged children

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Education

English & Maths GCSE, C or above

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

REQUIRED on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT from January 2026 to July 2026.

31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm.

Salary Range ME4 point 4 (£29,025 Full Time Equivalent).

Come and join us at Gorringe Park!

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small groups.
• Work with children with additional needs who find it challenging to access the curriculum.
• Deliver interventions to small groups of children across a year group.
• Support individual children to meet the outcomes set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Qualifications & Experience

• Particular interest and enthusiasm for working with children and supporting learning.
• Experience of caring for or working with primary aged children.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills: English & Maths GCSE, C or above.

Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable, but training and support will be available. Applicants will need to use their initiative and adapt quickly to the needs of the children, while having a willingness to learn and receive direction from others.

This post may be of particular interest to graduates considering a career in teaching and looking to gain experience.

How to apply

To request a job description and application form, email [e-mail]. Completed applications (not CVs) should be sent via email or by post/hand to the school address listed above. Visits to the school are welcomed – please telephone to arrange.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS: 12 noon on Friday 2nd January 2026.

INTERVIEW: Thursday 8th January 2026.

PROVISIONAL START DATE: End of January / End of February 2026 (depending upon recruitment checks).

CONTRACT: Fixed term to 17th July 2026, with the possibility of extension.

What the school offers its staff

• Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn.
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue.
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team.
• An exciting and supportive working environment.
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.