Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking Teaching Assistants for a SEND primary school in Walton-on-Thames. You will support children with varied and complex needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

Working with teachers and the school team, you’ll provide personalised support, build positive relationships, and encourage independence across classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities. A caring, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
• Caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in groups, and in class to access learning and achieve goals.
• Deliver engaging and personalised learning activities with teachers.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, valued, and understood.
• Support pupil wellbeing and positive behaviour with calm, consistent support.
• Encourage confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Teacher Active is looking for Teaching Assistants for their client SEND primary school.

As a Teaching Assistant at our client school based in Walton on Thames, you ll support children and young people with varied and complex needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Working alongside teachers and the wider school team, you ll provide personalised support that helps every pupil make progress in a way that is meaningful to them.

This is a varied, hands-on role where learning can happen in the classroom, outdoors or through enrichment activities. You ll build positive relationships, encourage independence and celebrate every achievement along the way.

What you will be doing

• Supporting pupils individually, in small groups and within the classroom to access learning and achieve their personal goals
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and understood
• Providing calm and consistent support for pupil's emotional well-being and positive behaviour
• Encouraging the development of confidence, independence, communication, and social skills
• Supporting learning through classroom activities, outdoor experiences, and wider enrichment opportunities
• Adapting your approach to individual needs, recognising that every pupil learns and communicates differently
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Recognising and celebrating progress, helping pupils see what they can achieve

What you will bring

We re looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to young people and understands that progress looks different for every pupil.

You ll need:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or above, or equivalent
• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• A calm and resilient attitude when faced with challenging situations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting different needs and learning styles
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved in a variety of learning and school activities
• A genuine commitment to helping young people build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their potential

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.