Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 4-11 in Walton, Surrey. You will assist with lesson delivery, supervision, and classroom routines, helping create an inclusive, safe learning environment.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:30, on-site in a vibrant community school, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing training. DBS check is required or will be processed by Axcis on your behalf, supporting safeguarding

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Mathematics or relevant teaching qualifications.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance to reinforce concepts and encourage participation.
• Supervise pupils during classroom activities, breaks and excursions ensuring wellbeing and safety.
• Help maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and behaviour.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources, displays and classroom organisation.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff and external agencies as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Inclusive practice

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths

CACHE Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Walton, Surrey

Employment Type: Full-time (Monday - Friday)

Hours: 08:00?-?15:30

Salary: Paid to scale (according to experience and qualifications)

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality education to pupils aged 4-11 in Walton, Surrey. The successful candidate will foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, assisting with lesson preparation, student engagement, and pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance, reinforcing concepts and encouraging participation.
• Supervise pupils during classroom activities, breaks, and excursions, ensuring wellbeing and safety.
• Help maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and behaviour.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources, displays, and classroom organization.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and external agencies as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics, or relevant teaching qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 3).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with the national teaching assistant scale.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team environment within a vibrant community school.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.