Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Wellbeing support

EAP (employee assistance)

Discount platform access

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

Pension scheme

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust invites applications for a Teaching Assistant at Epsom and Ewell High School in Epsom. The role is term-time, 37 weeks per year, 32.5 hours weekly, with a permanent contract and an unpaid 30-minute daily break.

The position offers support staff benefits, with a salary of £17,721 actual (FTE £24,330). Ideal for those with GCSE English and Maths and safeguarding commitment, and who thrive in a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are required.
• Evidence of continuous professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision under the direction of the responsible Teacher.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups with high expectations.
• Prepare and deliver intervention programmes and adjust activities as needed.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

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

About Epsom And Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. 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." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum. Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels. At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistnat

Contract: Term time (37 weeks per year), Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (excluding an unpaid daily 30 minute break), term time only. Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00 pm (Also open to part-time applicants)

Salary: Support Staff (Fringe - Surrey) (FTE £24,330 - Actual salary £17,721 )

Benefits

• 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
• Occupational sick pay

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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

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

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