Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Claygate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Job summary

TimePlan Education is currently seeking flexible and enthusiastic teaching assistants for full-time roles in Esher and surrounding areas. Positions start in September 2026 in various excellent schools, spanning primary and secondary settings.

Experience with children is not essential; however related experience and SEN support are advantageous. A CACHE Level 2/3 or a university degree is preferred. Regular training and DBS checks form part of the safeguarding process.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is not required, but related experience (dance, drama, sports, youth work) is advantageous, as is SEN support.
• CACHE Level 2/3 or a university degree; other child-related experience in youth work or volunteering will be considered.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

SEN experience

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

University degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Esher

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Esher (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in September 2026.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Esher, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should ideally hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 2 or 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Esher. However experience working with children in other environments (such as in youth groups, volunteering or in a personal capacity) will also be considered.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Esher.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.