Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable educational trust in Farnham is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The ideal candidate should possess good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to help children develop across all areas. The position requires working hours of 32.5 per week during term time, with responsibilities including classroom support and lunchtime supervision.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills required for supporting teaching and learning.
• Strong desire to develop and support children in all areas.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom alongside the teacher.
• Supervise children during lunchtime.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to support children's development

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEW# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Farnham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: Salary: £18,261 (FTE £24,131)Posted: 21st November 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 2nd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1519063Job Reference: HSF2025TAStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1519063* Share :***We would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Trust at Highfield South Farnham school.***The Role is to support teaching and learning in the classroom alongside the teacher. The position requires good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to develop and support children in all areas of school.Highfield South Farnham is part of South Farnham Educational Trust which is a multi-academy trust which currently consists of ten 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) is an outstanding, innovative, well-established and highly respected provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training. It has over 100 trainees and from September 2021 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status.Highfield South FarnhamSchool is a two-form entry primary school with a Nursery, catering for children from three years. Since working with the Trust it has become an ‘Outstanding’ school with a rapidly growing reputation for high-qualityprovision.**Hours of Work are 8.30am - 3.15pm and also lunchtime supervision of children.****Total Hours: 32.5hrs a week, term time only.***Please see the enclosed job description for full details on the role and responsibilities.**We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible and you are welcome to arrange a visit to meet the team.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Highfield South Farnham 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Highfield South FarnhamPart of### South Farnham Educational Trust