Job Description
Our School Salesian is a co-educational 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school and is part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust. Standards at the school are very high and students achieve exceptionally well. In last year’s GCSE examinations 46% of all grades were 7-9, 94% 4-9 and our overall Progress 8 was +0.8, with EHCP P8 0.86 and disadvantaged students P8 0.71. At A’ level 41% of grades were A*-A and 74% A*-B. The school has 1400 students and is situated on two sites approximately one mile apart, near to the centre of Chertsey. The main school is situated at Guildford Road and our Sixth Form College has 467 students on its own site at Highfield Road. The Role Salesian School is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to work as a Teaching Assistant. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, have a caring nature and love working with children we would be delighted to hear from you. To commence: 3rd November 2026 Actual Salary: PS3.2 £21,623.00 (FTE £25,133.00) 39 weeks per year / 36 hours a week Closing date for applications: 24th October 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on submission Person Specification Basic IT skills Able to follow instructions Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks Able to clarify and explain instructions to pupils Able to communicate effectively with pupils Able to motivate pupils to learn Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment Able to undertake routine tasks under the direction of a teacher Craft skills Able to maintain records and pupil files Able to work effectively with adult team members Maintains Confidentiality inside and outside the workplace