Teaching Assistant (Progress and Achievement Coach)

Reigate School, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7NT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,052.00 - £26,825.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata annual salary £14,966 - £16,025

Teaching Assistant (Progress and Achievement Coach) job summary

Reigate School would like to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and committed teaching assistant to take on the role of Progress and Achievement Coach. The role would involve supporting an individual child, or when required, small groups of children, within the classroom.

The successful candidate will:

• have a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• be an effective communicator with both adults and young people
• has the ability to help plan and deliver a range of interventions
• be committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
• be confident in the use of ICT to support learning
• be able to work effectively as part of a committed team
• be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

In return we can offer you:

• A fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and financial advice
• Membership of a local government pension scheme with very competitive employer contribution rates

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of hardworking and dedicated professionals, where you will be supported by a network of senior leaders and teaching staff to help you deliver outstanding classroom support.

This is a part time, term time role working Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, 25 hours per week (excluding breaks) over 39 weeks per annum. A reduced number of working days per week may be considered, please specify preference on your application.

The closing date for applications is Monday 8 June 2026 at 9am. Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertised closing date.

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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

Reigate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required.

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 Reigate School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reigate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reigate-school

Reigate School has an outstanding team of teachers working together to ensure all students have the opportunity to excel in all areas of the curriculum. They are supported by a Trust, Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team who all value the contribution made by every member of staff.

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