Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Condensed school year

Training & development

Recognition policies

Well-being support

Staff discount platform

Work-life balance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Jubilee High School, part of the Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support to pupils under the guidance of teachers. The role promotes inclusion, wellbeing and high standards of learning across the school.

Based at Jubilee High School in Addlestone, the position supports 32.5 hours per week, term-time, with start date ASAP. The Trust emphasises safeguarding and professional development throughout.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are required or equivalent
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a school setting preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Assist and support teaching staff to deliver learning activities
• Support individual pupils and groups to raise achievement and independence
• Prepare and deliver intervention activities tailored to pupil needs

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Learning support

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Experience in education setting

Tools

Behaviour management

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Jubilee High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As a TeachingAssistant, you will be responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Jubilee High School

Jubilee High School is a high-performing comprehensive school dedicated to serving the educational needs of families in Runnymede, Woking, and Elmbridge. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At Jubilee High, our mission is to ensure that every child thrives during their time with us. We are proud to have received a strong 'Good' Ofsted grading in March 2024, a testament to our commitment to excellence. Our priority is to help our students achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Termtime, permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm, 37 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders
• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th September 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.