Teaching Assistant

Uplands Primary School and Nursery; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplands Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated team member to support pupils with literacy and numeracy activities, building positive relationships and aiding classroom display of work. The role involves daily liaison with students and staff within a supportive teaching environment.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:40–15:15, 30 hours 25 minutes weekly, including lunchtime duties. The Trust emphasizes safeguarding, CPD, and collaborative professional development.

Responsibilities

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track
• Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work
• Lunchtime Duty

Job description

30 Hours 25 mins :

Hours: 8:40-15:15 Mon -Fri - with a lunchtime duty and 30 mins unpaid lunchbreak

Start date: ASAP

Actual Annual Salary: £17044- £17864 with payment of £501 per annum for London Weighting (subject to pay review)

Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Duties include:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track
• Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work
• Lunchtime Duty

Uplands is a school within The Keys Academy Trust which is a primary specialist MAT committed to providing the very best educational experiences for our pupils and staff, so that our schools are recognised as centres of academic and pastoral excellence at the heart of the communities they serve. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of the Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to book a visit or please contact [e-mail].

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.