Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Raleigh School, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LX

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,322 - (£24,131 Full Time Equivalent)

Graduate Teaching Assistant job summary

Thinking of a career in Teaching? We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join us as Teaching Assistants with a view to joining the SCITT scheme in 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable insight into a truly rewarding career!

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join us as Teaching Assistants, working 5 days a week. You will work under the guidance of class teachers to provide teaching support both inside and outside of the classroom. The role includes working with groups of children, supporting children with special educational needs, assisting with displays of pupils work, preparation of learning materials, supervising pupils during break and lunch times.

You will gain invaluable experience and training, and the option of applying for the SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) programme starting in September 2027. The post is fixed term until 31st August 2027.

The successful candidate will have:

• A real love of children
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Plenty of energy and enthusiasm
  
• A desire to undertake teacher training in the future
  

30.83 hours per week 38 weeks per year (term time only)

The Raleigh School, a member of the South Farnham Educational Trust, is a friendly, popular two form entry primary school located in the village of West Horsley. The school consistently secures strong pupil attainment and progress, including for those with special educational needs. The OFSTED report (March 2023) graded the School as Outstanding.

South Farnham Educational Trust is a multi-academy trust which currently consists of seven schools, South Farnham School, Highfield South Farnham School, The Raleigh School, Busbridge Infant School, Great Bookham School, Wallace Fields Infant & Nursery School and Brighton Hill Community School. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School. Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) has over 100 trainees and from September 2021 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status which is a fantastic accolade for both the school and Trust.

The position requires good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to develop and support children in all areas of school life. The successful candidate will also be given a contract for 30 minutes Midday Supervision five days a week.

Please note that we may choose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so early application is advised.

South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 The Raleigh School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Raleigh School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-raleigh-school

A two form entry Primary School in West Horsley, Surrey.

A school within the South Farnham Educational Trust.

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