Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Two-week half term

Training & development

Wellbeing support

My Staff Shop

Free on-site parking

Electric car chargers

Cycle to work

Work-life balance

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Pyrcroft Grange School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the team on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role supports teaching, helps deliver learning with high expectations, and contributes to intervention programmes tailored to pupil needs.

We value safeguarding, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative culture within a nurturing community.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision and development under the direction of the Teacher.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, 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 Assistantto join our team at Pyrcroft Grange School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Pyrcroft Grange School

Pyrcroft Grange Primary and Nursery School are situated in a small, vibrant community and surrounded by beautiful countryside. As proud members of the Bourne Education Trust, we benefit from rich collaboration with both primary and secondary colleagues, which continually strengthens our provision and supports high aspirations for every child.

Our school council has written our mission statement: Dream, Believe, Work, Achieve. “If you can dream it, you will believe it; if you believe it, you work for it; if you work for it, you will achieve it…” This sentiment underpins all we do at Pyrcroft Grange and reflects the ambitious, nurturing culture that permeates the school.

At the heart of our ethos is a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring that every child feels a deep sense of belonging. We celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and create a learning environment where all pupils are known, valued, and supported to thrive. Our staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and to ensure that every child—regardless of background, need, or starting point—has equitable opportunities to succeed.

Digital technology plays a central role in enriching our curriculum and preparing pupils for the next stage of their educational journey. We use technology purposefully to enhance teaching, promote engagement, and personalise learning. Digital tools support pupils to explore ideas creatively, collaborate with peers, and develop the digital literacy skills essential for life in a modern world.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract:: Full time, fixed term contract (until 31 August 2027)

• 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
• 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, with electric car chargers 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 needs

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 continuous professional development

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

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.