Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Caterham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive school community

Pension scheme

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in Caterham. You will help with lesson delivery, assist pupils with varying needs, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

The role is full-time, permanent, 8:30am–4:00pm, with pay aligned to the TA pay scale. You will participate in training, safeguarding duties, and school events, while building strong collaborative relationships with staff, pupils, and families.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (English and Mathematics) required.
• Proven experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Aid the class teacher with daily lesson delivery, including setting up resources and supervising activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance to pupils who require additional support, reinforcing learning objectives.
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting observations to the teacher and contributing to individual education plans.
• Maintain classroom discipline, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
• Assist in preparing teaching materials, marking routine assignments, and organizing educational displays.
• Support the implementation of school policies on safeguarding, health, and welfare.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Experience with children

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSEs (English and Maths)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (desirable)

NVQ (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Caterham, Surrey
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday – Friday, 8:30?am – 4:00?pm)
Salary: Paid to scale (according to experience and qualifications)

Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality education to pupils of varying ages and abilities. The successful candidate will foster a positive learning environment, assist with lesson preparation, and provide targeted support to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the class teacher with daily lesson delivery, including setting up resources and supervising activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance to pupils who require additional support, reinforcing learning objectives.
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting observations to the teacher and contributing to individual education plans.
• Maintain classroom discipline, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
• Assist in preparing teaching materials, marking routine assignments, and organizing educational displays.
• Support the implementation of school policies on safeguarding, health, and welfare.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required.

Person Specification

• Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics; further qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant, NVQ) are desirable.
• Proven experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to the teaching assistant pay scale.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive school community.
• Pension scheme and statutory benefits.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

Contact: Jake White

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1068