Teaching Assistant
Information Pack
Foley Road
Claygate
Surrey KT10 0NB t: 01372 465348
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant (TA).
We are looking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants to support our children commencing in September 2026.
1 x support in our Reception Class and 1 x Teaching Assistant in other year groups, either working to support children 1:1 or in small groups. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a similar role, in particular with EYFS experience.
Previous experience of working as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant is desirable rather than essential as full training will be given, but successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have an affinity with children and a good understanding of how to support them in their learning and behaviour. Lunchtime supervision and intimate care duties will form part of this role and training specific to the role will be given.
Claygate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that only applications using the Surrey County Council form will be accepted.
To apply for this role please visit www.claygate.surrey.sch.uk for our current vacancies page where you will find the job description and application form.
Closing date for both roles is midday 1st June 2026. Interviews will be held across 3rd & 4th June.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive applications from enough suitable candidates before the deadline so would encourage you to apply early.
I look forward to hearing from you and reading your application. Thank you once again for the interest you have shown in our school.
About Claygate Primary School
Claygate is popular two-form entry primary school in the NE of Surrey. We currently have over 380 pupils on roll in 14 classes (two classes in all year groups) along with a nursery catering for children from 2 years old and the school is located on a lovely green site in the centre of Claygate village.
We believe strongly in developing the whole child, and therefore place great emphasis on children’s physical, creative, emotional and social development, as well as their academic progress.
Our curriculum is broad, balanced, creative, and developing. Our themed approach, based on the principle of 'contexts for learning', promotes active and stimulating learning which aims to inspire children and staff.
We have twice been awarded Artsmark Gold in recognition of our high quality provision in music, art, dance and drama; we received the Activemark award for PE three times; and we are also a Healthy School.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About the post
Teaching Assistants work alongside class teachers to support groups or individual pupils in their learning and behaviour. This may be through 1:1 support in or out of the classroom, through adapting and differentiating classroom activities, or through providing general support to individuals and groups of pupils in the classroom. Specific details of pupils’ needs will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
What we can offer you
Hopefully if you have visited the school or viewed our website, you will have a good idea of the kind of school we are. But, what’s in it for you? Why should you apply for this school rather than anywhere else?
The children . . . are well-behaved, enthusiastic, and they love being here. You will find working with them tremendously rewarding.
The staff . . . are also well-behaved, enthusiastic, and love being here (most of the time!) They are also supportive to new and existing colleagues and you will benefit from their experience and expertise.
The environment . . . is one that you will find hard to beat, with a large field and playground space, pond and wildlife area, allotment, heated outdoor swimming pool, ICT suite and excellent curriculum resources. We also have an active and supportive body of parents and a committed and informed Governing Body.
Please telephone Ros Clark SBM at the school (01372 465348) if you have any questions about this role.
Start date: September 2026
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant and Lunch time supervisor
Hours: Full time 8.30am to 3.15pm term time + 3 INSET days
Pay Scale: Surrey Pay 3 (£24,330 FTE, pro-rata actual salary £17,998)
Reports to: Inclusion Lead, Headteacher
Contract: Permanent
Main duties of post:
The principal duty of the TA post is to support our pupils. This will be through 1:1 support in or out of the classroom for a pupil with Autism, through adapting and differentiating classroom activities, or through providing general support in the classroom.
This post is working ideally working Monday to Friday (to include lunch time supervisor duties), for 38.6 weeks per year (term time + 3 INSET days).
Specific and general duties:
Supporting Pupils
- Contributing to the development of pupils’ self-esteem and confidence, alongside their educational needs
- Supporting individual pupils / groups of pupils with their learning & managing their behaviour, in & out of the classroom, in line with the learning objectives agreed with the classteacher
- Motivating and encouraging pupils to succeed and helping them to develop independent learning skills
- Contributing to reviews of pupil progress as required, through assessments, meetings etc.
- Maintaining active involvement in the lesson at all times, through interpreting, asking questions, simplifying explanations and helping pupils’ understanding
- Providing general pastoral care for all children
Supporting the teacher
- Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the class teacher and other colleagues
- Assisting the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) to develop suitable programmes of support for pupils
- Keeping records of work / marking work as directed
- Liaising regularly with the class teacher/SENCo, sharing issues relating to Special
Educational Needs support including observations, issues encountered and strategies used
- Providing general classroom support as required, including assisting with displays, reprographics etc.
Supporting the School
- Supporting the school’s ethos through adhering to school procedures & policies and applying the school’s Values framework
- Demonstrating a commitment to improving the school through personal professional development
- Ensuring the confidentiality of pupil and family information
- Promoting excellent home-school links through positive and proactive communication with parents
- Carrying out additional duties e.g. first aid, playground and lunchtime duties, cover for colleagues etc.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential Desirable
Qualifications and training
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or (in the absence of a
- qualification) evidence of an excellent standard in both areas
Further qualifications relevant to the post (e.g. NVQ or specific
- qualifications relating to pupils’ learning and development)
First aid qualification (training will be given)
Safeguarding training
Any other training relevant to employment in school
Experience
Experience of working in a school environment
Experience of working with children
Experience of working with children with autism
Experience of working to support children in managing their behaviour
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Willingness to undertake training
Willingness to perform intimate care tasks
Calm under pressure and good sense of humour
Knowledge of safeguarding children guidelines (training will be given)
Flexibility
Ability to relate well to children and adults showing respect at all times
Candidates are asked to demonstrate their ability to meet these selection criteria in their application form, their supporting document and at the selection interview.
Closing date midday 1st June. We reserve the right to interview and appoint early if we received enough suitably qualified applications. It is therefore advised to apply early.
Interviews the following week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £17,988.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Esher: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Applications are only accepted on an application form via our school website www.claygate.surrey.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. Have you completed an application form?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
