Salary: Actual £17,145, FTE £23,756. 32.25 hours per week - Term time only.
Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies; on-site parking with electric car chargers; on-site gym.
Epsom and Ewell High School are seeking candidates for the position of Teaching Assistant to join our team.
About Us
At Epsom and Ewell High School we are committed to empowering future generations. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to education, including the integration of cutting-edge technology and AI to enhance learning experiences. Our school community is builton strong values of aspect, kindness and high expectations, creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive.
The Role
Responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting the learning of pupils
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
Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs
Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable break and lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activities
Promotion and facilitation of extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate
Supporting Teachers
To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriate
To support with the preparation of learning materials as required
To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
To provide the Teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress, ensuring the availability of appropriate supporting evidence
To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of records where appropriate
Undertake the marking of pupil work in line with the school marking policy as required
To administer and assess routine assessments and assist in the invigilation of SATs and tests as required
To promote home school partnerships for all children including those with SEND via the schools approved communication channels
To work within the schools behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting independence
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children (E)
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification) (E)
Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development (E)
Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting (D)
Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders (E)
Ability to evidence excellent IT skills on a wide range of programmes and software (E)
The closing date for this vacancy is the 7th July 2025. 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.
School type
Job Posted
16/06/2025
Role
Teaching Assistant
Subject
Employment type
Term time
07/07/2025
September 2025
Job reference
TA160625
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: TA160625.
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