Teaching Assistant

Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EE

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,392.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Make a difference every day

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. Working alongside teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams, you will provide targeted support both in and out of the classroom, adapting to the diverse needs of our students.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• Is patient, resilient and adaptable
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff
• Has a genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting students with additional needs
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people every day
• A varied and rewarding role within a committed SEND and pastoral team

If you are passionate about helping students succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help every student achieve their potential.

Thamesmead 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).

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

Thamesmead 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).

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 Thamesmead School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1054 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thamesmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thamesmead-school

The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.

Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.

"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.

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