Teaching Assistant
Woodlea Primary School, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7EP44 days remaining to apply
Job start date
14 September 2026
Closing date
4 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full time equivalent salary
- FTE £24,330.00
Actual salary
- £18,702.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
The below profile describes the general nature of work performed at this level as set out in the job family. It is not intended to be a detailed list of all duties and responsibilities which may be required. The role will be further defined by annual objectives, which will be developed with the role holder. The Trust reserves the right to review and amend the job families on a regular basis.
Job Purpose
To support the development and education of children in school.
Key Outputs
To support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools.
To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.
To assist in meeting the pupils’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouraging independence at all times.
To assist with personal care.
Representative Accountabilities
Support Delivery
Deliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs, under the direction of senior staff.
Use of relevant tools/equipment.
Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment.
Ensure all well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils.
May carry out personal care routines as appropriate.
Maybe required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical needs).
Supervise conduct of pupils, ensuring safe and orderly conduct within designated areas.
Be familiar with safe use of outdoor equipment.
Planning and Organising
Plan own set tasks within the day.
Ensure materials and equipment are available as and when required.
May be required to help with activity planning.
Analysis, Reporting and Documentation
May need to make records of activities/observations for further submission to supervisor as per instructions.
Work with others
Respond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary.
Report any concerns, problems or incidents, e.g. safeguarding, behaviour, breakdowns, and deficiencies, in accordance with relevant reporting procedures.
Liaise with parents, visitors, and contractors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the site.
Safeguarding
All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Duties for All
Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.
Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.
Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
The Core National Standards for Supporting Teaching & Learning: To understand and carry out role in line with agreed standards, expectations & qualifications. Contribute to and influence children’s learning and personal development.
To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures.
Role Summary
Roles at this level provide support in a defined area using play equipment, powered tools and equipment. They perform a limited range of well-established routines within basic procedures under regular supervision. They are generally practical roles but require some previous work experience. The work is typically to daily deadlines; some organising of their own workload may be required but timescales will be hour-to-hour and day-to-day. The nature of planning in these roles is development and supervision to meet children learning needs.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.
What the school offers its staff
Woodlea Primary is a friendly one-form entry school which has beautiful grounds and a former country house as the main school building. Our school is happy and welcoming place and our children are eager to learn. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. We believe that local schools working positively together can transform the life chances of young people in our community, enabling them to thrive and succeed. If you are passionate about being part of a team delivering the highest quality education for our pupils and you have a strong sense of community, then we would warmly welcome your application.
We can offer
- Happy, motivated children, bursting with enthusiasm and pride for their school
- A welcoming, supportive environment with good parental engagement
- Supportive, talented and forward-thinking colleagues within our school and the MAT as a whole
- A Trust-wide focus on staff wellbeing and support
- A beautiful school set on the edge of the North Downs, with great facilities and outdoor spaces
- Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a whole
- Good induction and training opportunities
- Staff discount scheme
- Enthusiastic students , willing to learn
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodlea Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@woodleatlt.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01883 652358
Woodlea is the perfect environment for those teachers who want to be able to do what they trained to do - to be teachers. Our incredibly well-behaved children allow our teachers to do what they know how to do best - inspire children through teaching and learning.
Woodlea Primary School is a one-form entry school, situated in the beautiful country village of Woldingham in Surrey. The main school building is a former country house which has been adapted for school use with the addition of a hall, kitchen and cloakroom areas. We also have an additional, purpose-built, four class junior building adjacent to the house. The grounds provide a rich and varied environment including woods, an outdoor classroom, in addition to our ‘paddock’, a multi-use games area, and a trim trail. The nearby Glebe offers sporting facilities for team games and athletics.
Arranging a visit to Woodlea Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@woodleatlt.co.uk.
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