Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Epsom is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning at Epsom Primary School. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers to facilitate a positive learning environment and promote student engagement. Required qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths. The role offers a supportive culture with benefits such as a workplace pension, well-being support, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Applicants must be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Benefits

Workplace pension through LGPS

Well-being support

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Required to have GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to show evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision and development of learning.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils or groups.
• Prepare and deliver intervention programmes.

Skills

Awareness of child safeguarding

Effective communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude to learning

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; access to in-house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies;staff benefits scheme including 24/7 online GP service, Cycle to Work scheme

We are seeking a TeachingAssistant to join our team at Epsom Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Epsom Primary School

Epsom Primary School is known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to providing high-quality education for all students. The school focuses on developing confident, capable learners through engaging lessons, supportive staff, and a strong connection with families. Creativity, resilience, and respect are promoted across the school, helping students build the skills they need for both academic success and personal growth.

Details

Position: TeachingAssistant

Contract: Permanent. Term time only; 37 weeks per year

Hours: 32.5 hours (8:30 - 3:30 to include 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 6th February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: TA/012026.