Job Description
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: We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff 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: Be committed to the development of all children in our inclusive church school Have the resilience and drive to work to secure the very best outcomes for all our children 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: A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities Start date: 30th November or as soon as possible thereafter Closing date: 27th October 2026 at 12 Noon Interview date: Friday 30th October (Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible , as the vacancy may close once a suitable appointment has been made) 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 Please note, once agreed, the 2026/27 pay award will be applied, uplifting the salary shown above by 3.3%. Initial fixed-term contract until 31/08/27, 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.