Primary Teaching Assistant

About this Role

School: St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2LD

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade B (£23,606.00) FTE

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time only (8:30am - 3:30pm)- we are happy to consider part time candidates for this role

There is also the possibility of additional hours working in our Wraparound care Treetops from 3:30-6:15.

St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Early Years Teaching Assistant to help children thrive in our setting. Whilst this post is ideally full-time we are willing to consider full or part-time hours for the right candidate.

An excellent opportunity to join our one form entry Primary school, which is part of The Good Shepherd Trust academy, within easy reach of Guildford and the A3.

St Mark and All Saints is set in extensive grounds, have well-resourced classrooms and a very supportive staff team. We have a purpose built Nursery unit for 2-4 years old - Hedgehogs Nursery - consisting of two classrooms which has its own amazing outdoor space as well as access to the full range of school grounds in a setting which overlooks our farm and Forest School.

The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting children’s learning and play, helping children with self-care and eating, supervising lunchtime modelling play and collaboration, preparing resources, completing clear and set up at the end of each session, consistently assisting the class teacher to support SEN children .

We are passionate about supporting and developing our own staff by offering further training, we will mentor you and provide opportunities for further development to help you realise your potential.

You are welcome to tour the school before applying, this will also be offered as part of the interview process.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in an Early Years setting working with 2-4 year old pupils or similar relevant experience
• NVQ3 in Early Years childcare or similar childcare qualification
• GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths
• The ability to read and write fluently and confidence in Maths
• Self-confidence and common sense
• A good sense of humour and effective communication skills
• Adaptability and enthusiasm
• SEN experience (desirable but not essential)

Closing date: Friday 26 September mid-day

Interview: Thursday 2 October 2025

St Mark and All Saints reserves the right to interview and close this advert early should suitable candidates arise, we encourage early application.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Good Shepherd Trust 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. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check