Primary Teaching Assistant - Bank

St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary; Milford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School in Godalming, Surrey, is seeking casual Bank Teaching Assistants to support learning across Nursery to Year 6. Roles include playground and lunch duties, resource preparation, and assisting the class teacher. Additional hours may be available through Wraparound care (Treetops).

The school offers a friendly, well-resourced environment within The Good Shepherd Trust, with immediate start available and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above required.
• Ability to read and write fluently and communicate clearly in maths.
• Demonstrate self-confidence, maturity and effective communication.
• Be adaptable and enthusiastic about helping pupils learn.
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning from Nursery to Year 6.
• Undertake playground duties and lunch duties.
• Prepare teaching resources and assist the class teacher.
• Offer additional hours through Wraparound care (Treetops).

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Strong communication

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

SEN experience

Pupil support

Job description

St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School are looking for a casual enthusiastic, talented, energetic Bank Teaching Assistants to help progress children and inspire them to learn new things.

An excellent opportunity to join a school in The Good Shepherd Trust academy within easy reach of Guildford and the A3. St Mark and All Saints have well-resourced classrooms and a supportive staff team.

If a route into teaching is your destiny, the school can provide a package to support this growth; we will mentor you and provide opportunities for further development.

The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting children’s learning (Nursery to Year 6), undertaking playground duties, preparing resources, assisting the class teacher as well as a lunch duty. There is also the possibility of additional hours working in our Wraparound care Treetops.

School: St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2LD

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade B (£13.13 per hour with enhanced holiday pay)

Contract: Casual

Hours: 0

What we are looking for:

GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths

The ability to read and write fluently and confidence in maths

Self-confidence, common sense and maturity

A good sense of humour and effective communication skills

Adaptability and enthusiasm

SEN experience (desirable but not essential)

Be confident to work with pupils from Nursery to Year 6

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview: TBC

Safeguarding Statement:

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check