Teaching Assistant
Godstone Primary and Nursery School, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8NHThis job expired on 31 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 July 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: 8.30am-3.20pm each day / 31.65 hours per week with ½ an hour for lunch each day unpaid / 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full time equivalent salary
- £18,403 (£24,331 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, promote positive behaviour and help create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. Experience of working with primary-aged children is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school community, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
If you are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact the Headteacher, Nick Usher, via email (head@godstone.surrey.sch.uk) to discuss the role in more detail, as well as the opportunities we can offer. Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 31st July 2026.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Godstone Primary and Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- nick.usher@godstone.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01883742326
Godstone Primary and Nursery School is a one form entry school situated in the heart of Godstone village.
It was rated good at the last Ofsted inspection in 2017. It has a welcoming and happy environment where staff place the needs of the children at the centre of their work.
Our school motto is ‘Inspirational learning for life.’
Arranging a visit to Godstone Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nick.usher@godstone.surrey.sch.uk.
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