Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sfet; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leatherhead is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning at Great Bookham School. The role is focused on helping children grow and succeed, requiring good interpersonal skills and a passion for making a difference. Candidates should enjoy working in a team and be willing to contribute to various school activities. This permanent position is for 32.5 hours a week during term time only, with professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Caring and inclusive ethos

Supportive staff and diverse community

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference to the life chances of individuals.
• Strong desire to develop and support children in all areas of school.
• High expectations for all and a great team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom alongside the teacher.
• Get involved with all aspects of school life, including lunchtime support.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Passion for making a difference

Experience delivering pastoral interventions

Job description

* Graduate Teaching AssistantNEW# Graduate Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Leatherhead, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £18,260 (£24,130 FTE)Posted: 12th December 2025Start Date: 12th December 2025Expires: 23rd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 12th December 2025Job ID: 1526063Suitable for: Other GraduatesJob Reference: GBS2026TAStart Date: 12th December 2025* Contract Type :Permanent* Suitable for: Other Graduates* Job ID: 1526063* Share :We would like to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work within our Trust at Great Bookham School. The Role is to support teaching and learning in the classroom alongside the teacher is a variety of different roles. The position requires good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to develop and support children in all areas of school.**THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:**- Have a passion for making a difference to the life chances of individuals.- A real love of children- Have high expectations for all and a great team spirit- Be willing to get involved with all aspects of school life, including lunchtime support.- Have experience delivering pastoral and/or targeted curriculum interventions.**WE CAN OFFER:**- A caring, inclusive ethos.- Professional development opportunities.- Very supportive staff and a friendly, diverse community.- A beautiful setting in a small village location.Great Bookham School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust - A multi-academy trust which currently consists of eleven schools. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) has over 100 trainees and from September 2022 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status which is a fantastic accolade for both the school and Trust.**The role is for 32.5hrs a week, Term time only.**Please note that we may choose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so early application is advised.We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school and this may be arranged by contacting the school office.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Great Bookham 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.### Great Bookham SchoolPart of### South Farnham Educational Trust