Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant
Location: Wallington, Surrey (Church of England Infant School)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £500 - £550 a week
Start Date: March 2026

About the School
We are a Church of England infant school in Wallington, committed to nurturing every child’s individual potential in a supportive and caring learning environment. Our school ethos reflects Christian values and encourages children to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
 Pupils benefit from a broad and stimulating curriculum delivered by a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, working together to ensure that all children thrive and achieve well. The Reception and Year 1 classes provide a foundation for lifelong learning through engaging activities and a nurturing approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering planned lessons, activities and interventions.
• Provide effective support to pupils across Reception and Year 1 in group and whole class settings.
• Deliver tailored 1:1 support to identified pupils to help them access learning and make strong progress.
• Assist with planning, preparation and development of learning resources.
• Observe, monitor and record pupil achievement, progress and behaviour, and provide feedback to teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Support the social, emotional and pastoral needs of pupils within the school community.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals to support pupil needs.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

About You
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with early years and Key Stage 1 pupils.
• Is passionate about supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and development.
• Has a good understanding of early years pedagogy and the needs of Reception/Year 1 children.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with children, colleagues and parents.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is organised, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of practice.
• Holds relevant qualifications or training in education, child development, or related areas (Desirable)

 Why Horizon Teachers?

• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
• We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.