Teaching Assistant

Eteach; Guildford; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Nicolas’ CE Infant School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role involves providing tailored individual support and making educational resources accessible. The ideal candidate will be passionate about infant learning, possess strong communication skills, and work collaboratively with teaching staff to enhance student development.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing services (counseling, GP, physiotherapy)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of special educational needs and disability.
• Knowledge of child development and supportive learning strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support identified pupils with learning activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual learning plans.
• Provide support during class activities and in the playground.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Relevant educational qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certification)

Job description

ST NICOLAS’ CE INFANT SCHOOL

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Context:

Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA)needed for our infant school. The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational TA to build on the established successes of our school. St Nicolas C of E Infant School is situated on the edge of Guildford town and is a thriving and happy school. We have 3 classes and a total of 90 children, reception to year 2. An understanding of the nature of small schools and a passion for infant learning are essential, as well as the ability to find joy in the role.

Line Manager: SENDCO / Class Teacher

Purpose of Job: To assist and support identified pupil(s) while contributing to the support of the wider class.

Liaison with: Head Teacher, Class teacher, SENDCO and other support staff, outside agencies e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists etc.

Accountable to: the Headteacher and Governing Body

Salary: Pay scale Grade 3

3 full days (which can go down to 2 depending on the child’s need) per week (including 3 INSET days)

Range from £7,481 to £11,222 per annum (2 or 3 full days, with 3 INSET days)

Start date: 3rd September 2025

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Responsibilities of the post:

The TA’s main role is to provide support for identified pupil with EHCP need. The TA will ensure the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class in order to make progress with his learning and personal development.

Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil’s individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing strategies to raise pupil attainment of and in partnership with the class teacher and SENDCO.

Key Accountabilities

Supporting the pupil:-

• To provide learning support for the pupil in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.

• To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the child and seek advice from SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required.

• To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards, etc.

• To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by SENCo, CT or outside agencies

• To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities.

• To support the organisation and maintenance of an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside.

• To support the pupil in the playground, being mindful of his health and safety in relation to his SEND and encouraging safe interactive play.

• Motivate and encourage the pupil to have a go at activities he may be unsure of.

• Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.

• Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.

• To attend INSET training and meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.

• Provide support and facilitate interaction with peers in the classroom and around school.

Supporting the class teacher:

• To work as part of the class team including supporting health & safety and safeguarding provision for all children in the school.

• To attend planning meetings with the SENCO and class teacher to support the development and delivery of learning programmes

• To provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SENCO and relevant outside agencies about the pupil’s difficulties and progress.

• To contribute to the pupil’s reviews by attending any meeting.

Supporting the school:-

• To foster positive links between home and school, liaising daily in a professional manner with the parents of the child, and reporting to the CT any pertinent information from parents.

• To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate for the needs of the child.

• To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs.

• To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupil’s needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school and Surrey County Council.

• To carry out other duties across the school as directed and deemed reasonable by the SENCO or Head Teacher

For further information & application form, please refer to the school website.

Closing date is Thursday 17th July 2025. Applications to be made via Eteach:

Interviews will be held on Monday 21st July 2025.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, for a suitable candidate.

Our staff benefit from a range of wellbeing services from access to a counsellor, GP or physiotherapist within 24 hours, through to support with stress awareness, mindfulness and physical wellbeing.

St Nicolas’ CE Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment of staff is made subject to an Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service approval, as part of our rigorous approach to safeguarding our children. If successful you will be required to apply for a DBS record check at an enhanced level.