Teaching Assistant

Sandcross School; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Gardening area

Job summary

Sandcross School in Reigate invites applications for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants. The role supports and leads learning, prepares resources, and assists the class teacher, with optional playground duties. Start ASAP for term-time only or full-time/part-time arrangements.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3, GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C, and strong reading/writing and maths confidence. SEN experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education level of at least NVQ Level 3.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or higher.
• Ability to read and write fluently; confident in Maths.
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead children’s learning activities.
• Prepare teaching resources and materials.
• Assist the class teacher with daily tasks.
• Undertake playground duties as needed.

Skills

Reading and writing confidence

Maths confidence

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE English & Maths (grade C)

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Sandcross Primary SchoolLocation: Reigate, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part Time, Term TimeSalary: SPS 3Posted: 30th September 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576982* Share :* Print**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**Salary:** Scale 3**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* Pension Scheme* Additional Every Child Trust Benefits* A track record of growing staff* State of the art technologies to support learning* Gardening areaPlease contact Sophie Heat for more information.**Advert close date:** Monday 2nd November 2026**Interview date:** Friday 6th November 2026Sandcross 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