6 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    26 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

PS3 £17,832

Teaching Assistant job summary

Darley Dene Primary is a one form entry nursery and primary school in Addlestone Surrey with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidates will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

Our facilities for learning and development are truly excellent. The classroom space is large, airy and bright. Outside there is a field, playground, multi-use games area, Forest School area and trim trail. Our youngest children in the Early Years have their own dedicated outdoor space. We have a green, pleasant and refreshing space for children to be part of! 

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who has a passion for creating life long learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child.

Working Hours for the role are – 31.65 hours per week, term time only ( 39 weeks per year )  to be worked Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 3.20pm

We are:

  • A cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive
  • An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer:

  • A team of staff committed to supporting you
  • Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools
  • Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
  • Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

We are looking particularly for someone who has:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of personal and emotional resilience
  • Lots of patience
  • Capacity to be flexible
  • Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

Darley Dene is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website.


Start date : September 2025

Interviews:  Date to be confirmed 

Salary: PS3  £17,832

Closing Date : 9am on Friday 26th June.  However,  applications will be considered upon receipt and we therefore reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices we cannot accept CVs or letters in place of application forms.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

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About Darley Dene Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
231 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Darley Dene Primary is a one form entry nursery and primary school in Addlestone Surrey with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

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