Teaching Assistant

Wray Common Primary School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Reigate is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide both academic and emotional support to students, particularly those with additional learning needs. The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate children while contributing to a nurturing environment. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team atmosphere are available. Interested applicants should apply through the designated portal by the closing date, which is Thursday, 8 January 2026.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Access to wellbeing and health initiatives

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting is desirable.
• Must have energy, kindness, patience, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Enhance teaching and learning opportunities for pupils.
• Motivate and inspire children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to motivate and inspire children

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

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We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who cares about providing both academic and nurture support in class for our wonderful children.

Your role will be to work as part of a supportive team to enhance the teaching and learning opportunities for pupils, particularly those with additional learning needs. Relevant experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting is desirable but if you feel you have the right qualities for the role and are keen to learn, we would love to hear from you. If you have energy, kindness, patience and enthusiasm, we can offer you an exciting opportunity where you can truly make a difference each day.

The successful candidate will :

• be able to motivate and inspire our children to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;

be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and

be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

In return we can offer you :

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
• opportunities for professional growth both within the school and the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust
• an excellent staff assistance scheme with access to a range of wellbeing and health initiatives, including complimentary counselling, physiotherapy and a 24‑hour online GP service
• membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Working pattern is Monday from 8.15am to 3.15pm and Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am – 3.15pm, 31.5 hours per week, term time only (38.6 weeks pa)

Further information about the school can be found on our website. Candidates are also warmly invited to contact the school to discuss the role in more depth.

Interested candidates should apply through our My New Term portal, accessible through the Greensand Multi Academy Trust website. The closing date for applications is Thursday 8 January 2026 at 9am . Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than this if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check in accordance with the updated KCSIE statutory guidance.

Safeguarding Statement

Wray Common Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.