Teaching Assistant

Lumen Learning Trust; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed educational organization in Staines is searching for a motivated Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in students' lives. This part-time role requires working Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., demonstrating strong communication skills, patience, and resilience. The successful candidate will benefit from professional development opportunities and support for career advancement in education. Salary is £12,746 (FTE £24,330).

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Support for career advancement in teaching

Qualifications

• Candidates should have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates should demonstrate a high level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Candidates should exhibit patience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating an engaging learning environment.
• Support teachers in their daily classroom activities.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

High level of personal and emotional resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Ability to use initiative

Job description

* Teaching Assistant# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Staines, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade PS3 £12,746 (FTE £24,330)Posted: 19th December 2025Start Date: 2nd February 2026Expires: 11th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 2nd February 2026Job ID: 1527281Job Reference: TA/Jan25Start Date: 2nd February 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1527281* Share :***We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant with a 'can do' attitude who is passionate about making a difference, to join our friendly, committed, hardworking team.***Riverbridge is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision.**The Teaching Assistant role is Monday - Friday 8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.**We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton-on-Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone, Ewell Grove Primary, Ewell and Riverbridge Primary School. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities.**We are looking for the right candidates to join our team. In particular we require someone who has:****•** Good written and verbal communication skills• High level of personal and emotional resilience• Lots of patience• Capacity to be flexible• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionalsWhat we offer:• A team of staff committed to supporting you• Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools• Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)**The closing date for applications is:**11th January 2026. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.**Interviews will be held on:** Friday 16th January 2026**Salary:**£12,746 (FTE £24,330)Start date: Monday 2nd February 2026To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.***Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.***### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices Lumen Learning Trust cannot accept CVs or letters in place of completed application forms.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Riverbridge Primary SchoolPart of### Lumen Learning Trust