Teaching Assistant

Sandcross School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandcross School is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children's learning and development. This role offers a pathway into teaching with mentorship and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 and GCSEs in English and Maths, along with effective communication skills and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Friendly team of colleagues

Work-life balance commitment

Bespoke professional development

State of the art technologies

Gardening area

Qualifications

• Education level of at least NVQ Level 3.
• GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths.
• Ability to read and write fluently.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading children’s learning.
• Preparing resources and assisting the class teacher.
• Undertaking playground duties.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Self-confidence

Common sense

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE English and Maths (at least 'C')

Job description

Full time or Part Time Teaching Assistant Required

Do you believe passionately in developing the whole child? Do you want a route into Teaching? Do you want to be a valued member of our team?

Sandcross Primary School is looking for enthusiastic full time Teaching Assistants to help children progress and inspire them to learn new things. We are an inclusive school who live out our values of Kindness, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

If a route into teaching is your goal, the school can provide a package to support this growth; we will mentor you and provide opportunities for further development. The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting and leading children’s learning, preparing resources, assisting the class teacher, and undertaking playground duties.

Start Date: ASAP or when notice is served

Contract: 5 days a week 8.30 – 3.30 Term time only OR Part time

What we are looking for:

Education level of at least NVQ Level 3

GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths

The ability to read and write fluently and be confident in Maths

Self-confidence, common sense and maturity

A good sense of humour and effective communication skills

Adaptability and enthusiasm

SEN experience (desirable but not essential)

We can offer you:

• A friendly team of colleagues who will make you welcome and support you within a learning culture;

• A total commitment to a work-life balance whilst continuing to maintain standards

• Bespoke professional development focused on Good / outstanding teaching

• Additional Every Child Trust Benefits

• A track record of growing staff

• State of the art technologies to support learning

• Gardening area

Please contact Sophie Heat at the School office for more information.

Interview date: Friday 20th June 2025

Sandcross School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. Appointments made are subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS disclosure

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Everychild Partnership Trust welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.