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St Matthew's is looking to appoint a capable and proactive teaching assistant to support children’s learning in the classroom
At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre.
At St Matthew’s:
1. We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff
2. We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children
The successful applicant will:
3. Be committed to the development of all children in our inclusive church school
4. Have the resilience and drive to work to secure the very best outcomes for all our children
5. Work with our dedicated staff team to ensure the education, well-being, behaviour and personal development of children enhances their futures
If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:
6. A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds
7. Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme
8. A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme
9. Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Thursday, 8th January 2026
Interview date: W/C 12th January 2026
Salary:
TA: 30hrs per week / 38.6wks P.A. (term-time)
Actual salary (Surrey 3): £17,264
MDS: 2.5hrs per week / 38wks P.A. (term-time)
Actual salary (Surrey 1/2): £1,358
Initial fixed-term contract until 31/08/26, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position depending on organisational needs.
Please find attached Job Profile, this includes the advert, job description and person specification.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We would be delighted to hear from you and would be happy to arrange a visit to show you around our school or to have an informal discussion.
Safeguarding Statement
St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. Please note, only completed applications will be considered, CVs will not be accepted.
Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.