Graduate Teaching Assistant

Great Bookham School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leatherhead seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant to contribute to classroom teaching and support students' personal development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for education and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff. This role is term-time only, requiring 32.5 hours a week, and involves engaging with students during their learning journey. Application is advised early, as strong candidates may be interviewed on receipt of their applications.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff environment

Caring and inclusive ethos

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in children's lives.
• High expectations for all students.
• Willingness to engage in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Assist with lunchtime support.
• Deliver targeted curriculum interventions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Experience in pastoral interventions

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

* Graduate Teaching Assistant# 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