Teaching Assistant & Before & After School Care Assistant

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,676.00 Annually (Actual) Salary stated is pro-rata (FTE salary £25,551)

Teaching Assistant & Before & After School Care Assistant job summary

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a positive difference to the learning, development and wellbeing of our pupils.Working closely with the class teacher, you will support the delivery of engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole-class sessions. You will help pupils access the curriculum, develop their confidence and independence, and experience a sense of achievement.The role will involve supporting literacy and numeracy activities, observing and sharing pupils’ progress with the class teacher, helping to prepare the classroom and resources, and using effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and inclusion. You will also support pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND, helping to ensure every child can participate fully in school life.You will play an important role in maintaining a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment, supporting pupil wellbeing and safeguarding, and working collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, parents and other professionals. The role will also include supporting educational visits and lunchtime supervision.We are seeking someone who enjoys working with children, has excellent communication and organisational skills, remains calm and positive in challenging situations, and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils. A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training and professional development is also important.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

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 Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallace-fields-infant-school-and-nursery

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