Our parents say we are "awesome, friendly, supportive and responsive". Our children say learning is "fun and encouraging", they love OPAL Play, school trips and feel safe. Would you like to be part of our amazing team? Come and join us!

Thorpe CofE Primary School seeks an experienced Teaching Assistant to support in Year R for 3 days each week - Monday to Wednesday from 08.40 until 15.15 (this includes a 15 minute break tea break and 30 minute lunch break) commencing as soon as possible. This is a term time only contract.

Under the direction and supervision of the class teacher core responsibilities include:

• Following the instructions of the class teacher and SENCO
• Planning and prioritising tasks
• Clarifying and explaining instructions to pupils
• Communicating effectively with pupils
• Motivating pupils to learn
• Organising the learning environment

Key Accountabilities will be:

• Assisting in the delivery of day to day learning activities
• Discussing with and reporting back to teacher on the planning and assessment of pupil’s work
• Organising and maintaining the learning environment
• Working as part of a team
• Maintaining confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
• Understanding and applying school policies

The Teaching Assistant may be required to undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the class teacher.

We offer a lovely setting, excellent facilities and resources, supportive colleagues and enthusiastic children. The school has close links to the community and local church and our parent community is extremely supportive. Successful applicants must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school but do not have to be a practising Christian.

Benefits include free parking and membership of the Surrey Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Program and Occupational Health Support as required.

Thorpe Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and interviews will take place at a mutually convenient time shortly after the closing deadline.

The school reserves the right to withdraw this role at any point prior to appointment.

 

 

In addition to the vacancy above, we welcome ad hoc applications from Class Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Special Needs Assistants to work on a supply basis at our school. Our Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants are paid at Surrey Pay scale PS3 (currently £23,756/annum which equates to £12.56/hour).

 

If you would like to apply to work at our school, then please complete an application form below and send it to finance@thorpe.surrey.sch.uk.

 

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