Teaching Assistant

Tandridge Learning Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 16,183 - 19,780; Part time

Job summary

Bletchingley Village Primary School in Redhill, Surrey is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher with pupil development and education. The role involves assisting in delivering programmes, adapting materials for individual pupils and supporting personal care where needed.

You will participate in safeguarding procedures, liaise with parents, attend events and contribute to a positive learning environment as part of the school calendar.

Qualifications

• To support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools.
• To assist in meeting the pupils’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouraging independence at all times.
• May carry out personal care and liaise with parents as part of the school calendar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 and group support/intervention and monitor pupil performance under supervision.
• Assist in planning and organising activities and ensure learning materials are available when required.
• Respond to pupils' needs and report concerns or incidents through the school safeguarding procedures.
• Support in liaising with parents, visitors and contractors to promote a positive image of the site.

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Bletchingley Village Primary SchoolLocation: Redhill, SurreyContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: TLT3 FTE £24,330 pro-rated £17,982.00Posted: 21st July 2026Expires: 1st September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 14th September 2026Job ID: 1566222* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintJob PurposeTo support the development and education of children in schoolsKey OutputsTo support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools.To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.To assist in meeting the pupils’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouraging independence at all times.To assist with personal care.To ensure effective liaison with parents and to attend Parents’ Evenings, meetings and events as specified in the school’s annual calendar. Representative AccountabilitiesSupport DeliveryDeliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs, under the direction of senior staff.Use of relevant tools/equipment.Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment.Ensure all well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils.May carry out personal care routines as appropriate.Maybe required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical needs).Planning and OrganisingPlan own set tasks within the day.Ensure materials and equipment are available as and when required.Maybe required to contribute with activity planning.Analysis, Reporting and DocumentationMay need to make records of activities/observations for further submission to supervisor as per instructions.Work with othersRespond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary.Report any concerns, problems or incidents, e.g. safeguarding, behaviour, breakdowns, and deficiencies, in accordance with relevant reporting procedures.Liaise with parents, visitors, and contractors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the site.SafeguardingTo communicate and consult with appropriate staff and others, regarding the welfare of individual studentsAll staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection PolicyDuties for allValues: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.The Core National Standards for Supporting Teaching & Learning: To understand and carry out role in line with agreed standards, expectations & qualifications. Contribute to and influence children’s learning and personal development.To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures.Role SummaryRoles at this level provide support in a defined area using play equipment . They perform a limited range of well-established routines within basic procedures under regular supervision. They are generally practical roles but require some previous work experience. The work is typically to daily deadlines; some organising of their own workload may be required but timescales will be hour-to-hour and day-to-day. The nature of planning in these roles is development and supervision to meet children learning needs.*This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.*