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Post available from September 2026
We are a two-form entry junior school, offering a beautiful setting, with excellent facilities, and resources, supportive staff and enthusiastic children. We are committed to inclusive practices, the achievement of high standards and working in close partnership with parents and the community.
We are looking for an energetic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) Centre to work with children with learning needs and EHCP’s. SEND experience is essential.
The hours for this post will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm (with a thirty minute unpaid break). These hours are worked during termtime (38.6 weeks per annum). The salary payable is £17,983 which is Surrey Pay 3, currently £24,330 FTE
The successful candidates will:
•Understand how children learn and recognise the abilities of those in their care
•Be energetic and creative, to motivate and inspire pupils in their care
•Have high expectations of children in their care, in the areas of achievement and behaviour
•Promote our values – the 5C’s – courage, confidence, curiosity, co-operation, caring.
•Be able to work proactively using own initiative
•Be able to use set objectives to deliver activities to enable a group of pupils/pupil to attain expectations
•Be committed to developing pupils as engaged and happy learners
•Be an excellent communicator and able to develop positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
•Work well as part of a team, demonstrating empathy, focus and commitment
In return:
You will be part of a dedicated and hardworking staff team, with a great work environment, designed to support our pupils to thrive, with access to outdoor play, learning and garden areas. We also offer excellent learning opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.
Oakfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check.
Applicants must submit a completed application form (no CV’s please) by 9am Monday 1st June.
Please note: Candidates will be assessed as their application is received, therefore early application is recommended and we may interview before the closing date
Safeguarding Statement
Oakfield Junior School 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.