Teaching Assistant

St Mary's CofE Primary School; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Limpsfield C of E Infant School as a Teaching Assistant, supporting children's learning in a caring environment. This role offers engagement with various needs, fostering a love of learning in a Christian context, available on a part-time basis with potential for permanence.

Benefits

High quality CPD tailored to development needs

Qualifications

• Dedicated to supporting children’s learning and development.
• Experience or willingness to assist children with additional needs.
• Ability to work across different year groups.

Responsibilities

• Working with a class, small groups, or individually with children.
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• Engaging in CPD opportunities for development.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or childcare

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Teaching Assistant to join Limpsfield C of E Infant School as we continue our strong new partnership with St Mary’s C of E Primary, under the leadership of their Executive Headteacher, Sarah Lewis.

At both schools we pride ourselves on offering our children the very best opportunities where they can develop a love of learning and can thrive in a caring Christian family.

• (2 days Thursday & Friday; 8.30am – 3.15pm; half an hour for lunch; TERM TIME ONLY; with attendance at three INSET days)

• (3 mornings Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 8.30 – 1pm; TERM TIME ONLY; with attendance at three INSET days)

Contract term: Fixed Term Appointment until the end of the academic year 25/26. It is possible that there will be future needs in the school.

Closing date: Monday 7th July at 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 7th July

Interviews: Friday 11th July

We are looking for a hard working teaching assistant who is dedicated to supporting children’s learning. This role would involve working with a class, groups of children and/or 1:1 with children who have additional needs. Applicants must be flexible to work across the year groups and willing to support children with a range of additional needs, and in return we are able to offer high quality CPD tailored to the successful applicant’s development needs. The teaching assistant will be part of a friendly and caring team.

The post is offered on a temporary basis until the end of the academic year, although there is a possibility that this could become a permanent appointment in the future.

We welcome visits to the school; please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit, or telephone for further information.

Limpsfield Church of England Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practices are in place and the successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, undertake an Occupational Health Check and complete other pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Application packs and an application form can be downloaded from the school website

Safeguarding Statement

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Teaching Assistant to join Limpsfield C of E Infant School as we continue our strong new partnership with St Mary’s C of E Primary, under the leadership of their Executive Headteacher, Sarah Lewis.

At both schools we pride ourselves on offering our children the very best opportunities where they can develop a love of learning and can thrive in a caring Christian family.

Start date: 3rd September 2025

Contract type: 2 Part Time positions available:

• (2 days Thursday & Friday; 8.30am – 3.15pm; half an hour for lunch; TERM TIME ONLY; with attendance at three INSET days)

• (3 mornings Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 8.30 – 1pm; TERM TIME ONLY; with attendance at three INSET days)

Salary: PS3: £21,269 – 21,776 FTE

Contract term: Fixed Term Appointment until the end of the academic year 25/26. It is possible that there will be future needs in the school.

Closing date: Monday 7th July at 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 7th July

Interviews: Friday 11th July

We are looking for a hard working teaching assistant who is dedicated to supporting children’s learning. This role would involve working with a class, groups of children and/or 1:1 with children who have additional needs. Applicants must be flexible to work across the year groups and willing to support children with a range of additional needs, and in return we are able to offer high quality CPD tailored to the successful applicant’s development needs. The teaching assistant will be part of a friendly and caring team.

The post is offered on a temporary basis until the end of the academic year, although there is a possibility that this could become a permanent appointment in the future.

We welcome visits to the school; please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit, or telephone for further information.

Limpsfield Church of England Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practices are in place and the successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, undertake an Occupational Health Check and complete other pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Application packs and an application form can be downloaded from the school website

Safeguarding Statement

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.