Job Description
Teaching Assistant
Danesfield Manor School, Walton-on-Thames
Start Date: September 2026
Term Time Only | Monday to Friday | 9:00am to 4:00pm (30 hours per week)
Located in Walton on Thames, Danesfield Manor School is a one form entry school educating boys and girls from the age of 2 – 11 years of age. With strong values and growth mindset approach to learning, we empower our pupils with excellent knowledge, extensive vocabulary and innate confidence. We believe that a values based education enriches our teaching and learning, allows our pupils to achieve beyond their own expectations and prepares them for their life-long journey beyond Danesfield.
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026. The successful candidate should be passionate about children’s learning.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children in a primary school setting and is confident supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Has experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Has a patient, caring and positive approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and personal development.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to creating a positive learning environment for all children.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent).
• Training or experience in supporting children with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia or Speech and Language needs.
• Experience delivering 1:1 support or small group interventions in literacy and numeracy.
Lifeguard Qualification Opportunity
A key part of this role includes supporting our swimming provision.
Applicants must be willing to undertake lifeguard training as part of their professional development. Candidates who already hold a current lifeguard qualification are particularly encouraged to apply.
As part of the Inspired Learning Group, we offer:
• Annual salary reviews
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities
• Childcare fee discounts
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £750
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Please apply by completing our application form at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001339
We look forward to your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Danesfield Manor School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).