11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    1 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,857.00 Annually (FTE) £14,797,89 for 26 hours per week

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4QW

About this Role

We are looking for caring, nurturing (term time only) Learning Support Assistants who are committed to supporting children's learning both in the classroom as well as at breaktimes and lunchtime.

Our ideal candidates will have experience in working with young children. Also to have experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADD/ADHD or dyslexia in a school setting would be desirable but is not essential. .

You will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be an effective team member and be able to use your own initiative.

You must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of the school however, you do not have to be a practicing Christian.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Work alongside a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team
  • Participate in the Vivup - Cycle to work, Lifestyle Savings program
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Strong support for staff welfare, including a staff well-being area

Hours are 8.30am until 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid breaks), Term time only plus INSET days

Salary - £23,857 FTE, Actual pro rata salary for 26 hours per week is £14,798

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: 1st September 2026

All applications must be made using the online form - we do not accept CVs as any part of an application.

Your personal statement should include a brief overview of who you are, your strengths and any work experience and/or education you've had. . Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Please note that we will take up references before the interview. It is essential therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current email address.

The Weald CofE Primary School is part of The Good Shepherd Trust. Please take the time to look at our website which will give you more information about our school, our ethos, aims and values.

Applications will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to appoint at any point before this date.

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

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

The Weald CofE Primary School and The Good Shepherd Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.

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.

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About The Weald CofE Primary School

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
131 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
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A Primary School in Beare Green, Mole Valley, Surrey, sponsored by The Good Shepherd Trust: http://www.goodshepherdtrust.org.uk
The school received a Section 8 visit from HMI on the 1st May 2019. Report is expected shortly.

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