Advanced Teaching Assistant

Bell Farm Primary School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5NB

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: PS5 Actual salary from £21,943 - £23,507

Advanced Teaching Assistant job summary

Make a Real Difference: Advanced Teaching Assistant 

Are you passionate about inclusive education and empowering children to overcome barriers to learning? Bell Farm Primary School is a vibrant, 3-form entry maintained primary school with a nursery, set in the heart of Walton-on-Thames. We are incredibly proud of our inclusive ethos and are home to The Hive, our on-site specialist centre dedicated to supporting children aged 4-11 with communication and interaction needs. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and caring Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated inclusion team.

The Role:

In this highly rewarding role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering targeted learning support to pupils who need extra help to thrive. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering, monitoring, and evaluating specific intervention groups.
• Supporting our SENCo in coordinating provision for children with special educational needs.
• Providing evidence of pupil progress to support class teachers and the SENCo.
• Planning and organising learning activities, and preparing resources to suit pupil ability under the guidance of the teacher.
• Promoting the well-being, social, and personal development of pupils to enhance their life skills and learning opportunities.

Who We Are Looking For:

• An individual with a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent.
• Someone with a relevant Level 2 qualification (e.g., first aid at work, ADHD, behaviour management, advanced literacy, or NNEB) or equivalent practical experience.
• A confident communicator with strong IT skills and the ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A proactive team player who can guide less experienced colleagues and independently organise their own workload.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Bell Farm Primary School is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment.

In strict adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2026 guidelines, our recruitment process is rigorous and evidence-based. Please note:

• Vetting Checks: This role is subject to strict pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate with a Children’s Barred List check. If applicable, a childcare (disqualification) regulation staff declaration form will also be required.
• Online Searches: As part of our due diligence and in line with KCSiE 2026, the school will conduct an online search (including a review of publicly available social media profiles) on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. This helps us identify any incidents or issues that we may need to explore with you.
• Application Process: To ensure a full and scannable employment history, CVs alone will not be accepted. All applicants must complete our application process, thoroughly accounting for any gaps in employment.
• References: We will request robust professional references, which must explicitly comment on your suitability to work with children.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are ready to help our students achieve their full potential in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you. Please review the job description and person specification and complete an application form.

Bell Farm Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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

Bell Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with a children's barred list check and will need to complete, satisfactorily, a childcare (disqualification) regulation, staff declaration form.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bell Farm Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 649 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bell Farm Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bell-farm-primary-school

Bell Farm received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in March 2019, with the inspection praising a "strongly inclusive culture" that "helps this large school to feel like a family where everyone is known, listened to and cared for." Our beautiful grounds are enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn, supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors all working together.

We're situated less than a mile from both Hersham and Walton-on-Thames train stations, with fast trains into Waterloo taking just 26 minutes. Often featured on lists of the best places to live and raise a family, Walton-on-Thames is renowned for its pretty towpath, open spaces and friendly pubs, shops and cafes.

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