Teaching Assistant (part-time)

Riverbridge Primary School is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and creative part-time Teaching Assistants who have a passion for creating life-long learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child. Working hours - the Teaching Assistant roles are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm and Monday – Friday 12.00pm – 3.30pm (term time only, 38 weeks a year)We are looking for the right candidates to join our team. In particular we require someone who has:• Good written and verbal communication skills• High level of personal and emotional resilience• Lots of patience• Capacity to be flexible• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals

What we offer

• A team of staff committed to supporting you • Opportunities to attend training with other Teaching Assistants in local schools• Opportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification• Support for those that wish to further their career in teaching• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton-on-Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone, Ewell Grove Primary, Ewell, Riverbridge Primary School, Staines, Southfield Park Primary School, Epsom. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities. The closing date for applications is: Monday 8th June at 9am. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on

Week commencing Monday 22nd June 2026.

Salary

8.30am-1.00pm £12,746 (FTE £24,330) 12.00pm-3.30pm £9,914 (FTE £24,330)

Start date

September 2026To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.