8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    29 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Working hours: 9.30 am to 2.30 pm, with 1 hour unpaid lunch break Start date: November 2025 Contract: Temporary contract SP3 (£24,330 FTE). Starting pro rata salary £11,330

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

Temporary contract - SP3 (£24,330 FTE). Starting pro rata salary £11,330

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team and support a child’s learning and development. You will be required to deliver one-to-one support aligned with the child's individual education plan and learning objectives, working closely with the class teachers to understand specific learning needs and goals. We are looking for someone who can provide encouragement, patience, and positive reinforcement to build independent learning skills and help the child achieve their full potential.

The ideal candidate will

Love working with children

Have effective communication skills

Be hardworking, calm and patient

Have a caring and respectful attitude

Have the ability to be flexible and can work as part of a team and on their own initiative

What the school offers its staff

  • We can offer you:

  • A happy vibrant and friendly school team

  • Delightful, friendly, hardworking children
  • Supportive colleagues
  • Training and support to help you develop

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Fetcham Village Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
Education phase
Primary
School size
177 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01372 373502

At Fetcham Village Infant School we believe that children’s happiness and academic success walk hand in hand. We have THE BEST children: happy, smiley and hard-working, not to mention enthusiastic! Our values, rooted in kindness, curiosity and bravery develop our children’s self-esteem and confidence in learning. Early reading through phonics, storytimes and rich vocabulary is the cornerstone of our curriculum. Our outdoors is the starting point for many adventures. We are a thriving and busy school!

School location

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