Teaching Assistant

Xavier Catholic Education Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful educational institution in Guildford is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Learning Support team. The role involves assisting students in various capacities and leading small groups to facilitate learning. Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, and a positive attitude towards student engagement is essential. This role is term-time only, offering a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits hub

Free access to local sports centre facilities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a commitment to the role of Teaching Assistant.
• Must understand issues affecting learning.

Responsibilities

• Support individual needs and ensure inclusion of every student.
• Lead small groups for literacy, numeracy, study skills, and social skills.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Tact and diplomacy

Good sense of humor

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Guildford, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: Actual salary £16,762 to £17,949Posted: 28th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 11th March 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1531747Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1531747* Share :**Teaching Assistant, Surrey Pay Scale PS4.****Actual salary £16,762 to £17,949. 28 hours per week, term time only**St Peter's is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team, starting as soon as possible.**About St Peter’s:**St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and sixth form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent and we have a very good reputation for excellent pastoral care and inclusion. We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.About the Learning Support Department:• As a team, we are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our students.• The department works closely with SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL and disadvantaged students, parents, heads of year, and subject staff to support individual needs and ensure the inclusion of every student between Years 7 and 13.• The department consists of a SENCO a Deputy SENCO and 22 dedicated, experienced Teaching Assistants.• Our Teaching Assistants not only provide support in the classroom, but also lead small groups for students who would benefit from catch-up literacy, numeracy, study skills and social skills.• We are a lively, friendly and busy department, with a challenging and varying role within the school.**What we can offer you:**• A friendly, supportive environment, where best practise is shared to ensure high quality teaching support.• A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively.• A Local Government Pension Scheme.• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub• All staff benefit from free access to Spectrum, Guildford, Sports Centre. Including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.**About You:**We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent. The position would suit someone either looking to move on to a career in teaching or committed to the role of Teaching Assistant. You must have a positive and flexible attitude towards students and understand the issues, which affect their learning. You should be tactful, diplomatic and self-confident with a good sense of humour!As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work and are living in the UK.**The hours are 28 per week, 8.30 - 3.15 daily with unpaid morning and lunch breaks. However, there is an opportunity for paid duties during lunchtime and after school.**Surrey Pay Scale PS4 - £25,052 to £26,825 FTE.**28 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year), actual salary - £16,762 to £17,949**If you would like to visit the school or need more information, please contact Annie Buchanan-Robinson, Head’s PA/Recruitment.Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We don’t want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the Xavier Catholic Education Trust will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.### St Peter's Catholic SchoolPart of### Xavier Catholic Education Trust