Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Epsom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupil learning and welfare. The role involves working collaboratively with teachers to enhance educational outcomes, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes independence and resilience among students. The position offers a permanent contract during term time, with generous benefits including a workplace pension and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension

Condensed school year

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding children.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Effective IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision and implementation of learning.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups.
• Provide supervision during break and lunchtimes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child safeguarding

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, 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 Assistant to join our team at Auriol Junior School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Auriol Junior School

Auriol Junior is a three-form entry junior school in Surrey with a deafunit in Epsom, Surrey. 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."

At Auriol, we work tirelessly to create an environment where children are continually supported and challenged, fostering growth and development. Our rich curriculum and high-quality teaching sparks curiosity and a desire for further knowledge in each child. At our school, children are given a wide range of opportunities where they may experience success and setbacks, nurturing resilience and adaptability. Our dedicated staff guide and support children in understanding their emotions and feelings, fostering their social and emotional development.

We view education as a shared endeavour involving not just our children, staff and local governing committee but also parents and the wider community. We are dedicated to working collaboratively, ensuring that every child receives the support and care they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Together, we create a powerful network of accountability and support, providing whatever it takes to achieve successful outcomes for the children we cherish

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract:Permanent, term time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Mon-Fri 8:15-3:15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Start Date: 1 st September 2025

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Condensed school year with a 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 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
• Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable break and lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activities
• To provide the Teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress, ensuring the availability of appropriate supporting evidence
• To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of records where appropriate

Requirements include:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development and IT skills
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders
• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

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

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 15th June 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

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.

School type

Job Posted

19/05/2025

Role

Teaching Assistant

Subject

KS2

Employment type

Term time

15/06/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

TA/052025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: TA/052025.