Teaching Assistant

Darley Dene Primary School; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Surrey is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their enthusiastic team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will support student learning, uphold high expectations, and exhibit strong communication skills. The position offers term-time hours and the opportunity for professional development, including training with other staff. This role is crucial for fostering a nurturing educational atmosphere for children. Salary is pro-rata based on a full-time equivalent of £24,330.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional training

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for creating lifelong learners.
• Commitment to inclusion and equality.
• High expectations of themselves and every child.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children.
• Work term-time, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3.20pm.
• Collaborate with a professional team.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

High level of personal and emotional resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Ability to use initiative

Education

Minimum Level 3 Qualification relevant to Early Years

Job description

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Darley Dene Primary is a one form entry nursery and primary school in Addlestone Surrey with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

We are looking to appoint a class Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave who has a passion for creating lifelong learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child.

Working Hours are – 31.65 hours per week, term time plus one week (38 weeks per year) to be worked Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 3.20pm

We are :

• A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
• An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer :

• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
• Opportunities to study for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are looking particularly for someone who has :

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals
• Somebody who has a minimum of Level 3 Qualification which is full and relevant to Early Years setting is desirable

Darley Dene is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 12th January 2026 . However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

Salary : PS3 FTE £24,330 (Pro rata £18,402)

Closing date : Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews : Monday 19th January 2026

Start date : January 2026 until December 2026

To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply.

Safeguarding Statement

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. You are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out*), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). You are also required to disclose any pending criminal proceedings against you or current police investigations, including those relating to other employment or matters outside work. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from taking up appointment; it will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and their relevance to the post you are applying for. However, should you not declare any of the above and this is subsequently revealed, for example through the DBS check, then this may place your employment in jeopardy. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and with due regard to the ROA and data protection legislation.

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices Lumen Learning Trust cannot accept CVs or letters in place of completed application forms.

We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.