Job Description

Salary: Surrey Pay Scale 3 (23,576 FTE, actual salary 17,011)


Benefits: Generous pension, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Assal Ruse

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About The Matthew Arnold School

The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds in Staines-upon-Thames, rated 'Good' in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational."


Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.


The people make our school special--from inquisitive children growing into confident young adults, to our talented staff who guide them. We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose-built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.


As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Details

Position:

Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Part time, permanent (term time only)

Hours:

32 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

Start Date:

1st September 2025

Salary:

Surrey Pay Scale 3 (23,576 FTE, actual salary 17,011)

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%) Condensed school year with two week half term in October Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay Free access to onsite gym after school

Key responsibilities include:

Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements include:

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification) Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders

Desirable

Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:


Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th September 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

The Matthew Arnold School

Location

The Matthew Arnold School

Kingston Road Staines-upon-Thames Middlesex, TW18 1PF

School type

Secondary, Academies

Job Posted

11/07/2025

Role

Teaching Assistant

Subject

Other

Employment type

Term time

Closing date

05/09/2025

Start date

September 2025

Job reference

TAJUL25