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We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team at Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and support high‑quality learning across the school.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development. You will help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment and provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups, including those with additional needs.
This post is split into two roles:
Teaching Assistant role is for 15.75 hours per week, 3 days a week term time only (38 weeks)
Midday Meals Supervisor role is for 3 hours per week, 3 days a week term time only (38 weeks)
Key Responsibilities
1. Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher
2. Work in small groups and 1:1 to help pupils access the curriculum
3. Assist with planning and delivering learning activities
4. Help maintain a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment
5. Support pupils with SEN, behavioural, or emotional needs as required
6. Contribute to assessments, record‑keeping, and reporting on pupil progress
7. Supervise pupils during break times, transitions, and school activities
8. Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies
9. Supervise and support pupils during lunch and playtime
10. Assist with setting up and clearing the lunch area
11. Respond to minor incidents and follow school procedures
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
12. Passionate about helping children learn and succeed
13. Patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive education
14. Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
15. Confident supporting learning across a range of ages and abilities
16. Organised, proactive, and willing to take initiative
17. A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills
What We Offer
18. A welcoming, supportive staff team
19. Opportunities for professional development and training
20. A well‑resourced, positive learning environment
21. The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s education
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interested applicants should apply via our recruiting platform My New Term by clicking the link below, where you can upload a CV to auto‑populate your application form.