Teaching Assistant

Lumen Learning Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Saxon Primary School and Nursery in Shepperton, Middlesex, is recruiting a Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will support pupils, promote inclusive practice and work within a supportive, professional team across the school.

Working hours are 31.25 per week during term time (38 weeks per year), 8:30am to 3:15pm, with opportunities for training and career development through the Lumen Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Lots of patience.
• Capacity to be flexible.
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Saxon Primary School and Nursery is a two-form entry primary school in Shepperton, Middlesex, with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for creating lifelong learners, committed to inclusion and equality and has a high expectation of themselves and every child. Main duties and responsibilities of the job are included in the job description attached to this advertisement along with a person specification giving details of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the roles.

Working Hours – 31.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), to be worked 8:30am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday.

We are:

• A Good school with Outstanding leadership (Ofsted, November 2024)
• A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
• An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer:

• A team of staff committed to supporting you
• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
• Opportunities to study for the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are looking particularly for someone who has:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal and emotional resilience
• Lots of patience
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

Saxon is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.

Salary: PS3 FTE £24,330 (Pro rata £ 17,704)

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 15th September 2026

Start date: As soon as possible