Teaching Assistant

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP

53 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Starting salary ELM3 (FTE: £24,330) Actual Salary 27.08hours (5 days) – £15,502 per annum
• Additional allowances:

  Starting salary ELM3 (FTE: £24,330) Actual Salary 27.08hours (5 days) – £15,502 per annum

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Starting January 2026

Working Pattern: 8:30am - 3:10pm

5 days per week

Open to applications on a part time basis from great people!

Term-time 38.4 weeks term time only

Starting salary ELM3 (FTE: £24,330)

Actual Salary 27.08hours (5 days) - £15,502 per annum

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team at our Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school.

Successful candidates will be:

enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile

able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development

flexible, committed and possess sound administrative and IT skills

calm, confident and demonstrate a professional approach in your dealings with young people, staff, parents and external agencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and those considering a career in teaching to gain experience in and out of the classroom at a secondary school prior/whilst training.

In return we offer:

A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success

A vibrant and collaborative team

A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice

Excellent professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.

Free on-site parking

Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination

Priority school admissions for staff children: In accordance with our admissions policy, children of staff receive priority for entry to Heathside Walton-on-Thames. To qualify, the staff member must have been permanently employed (full- or part-time) for at least two years at the time of application or recruited to a government-defined skill-shortage post.

Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 Heathside Walton-on-Thames

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathside-walton-on-thames

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