Teaching Assistant
The Matthew Arnold School
Surrey
- £18,168 - £18,169 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: Surrey Pay Scale 3 (FTE: £24,330, actual salary £18,169)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2025
Job overview
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."
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract: Term time, permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, 36.8 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Surrey Pay Scale 3 (£24,330 FTE, actual salary £18,169)
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 apply through our careers website. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. Closing date is 12th December 2025.
About The Matthew Arnold School
- The Matthew Arnold School
- Kingston Road, Staines upon Thames
- Middlesex
- TW18 1PF
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Alex Russell
Headteacher: Ms. Assal Ruse
“‘Transforming Schools; Changing Lives”
About The Matthew Arnold School
In February 2024 The Matthew Arnold School received an Ofsted rating of Good - ''Pupils have warm and friendly relationships with staff'', ''The rules of being 'Ready, Respectful and Safe' permeate all aspects of school life'', ''This is a school where pupils and staff are aspirational''.
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do, and our motto is dream big, work hard, achieve. We do this by focusing on the individual, by taking the time to find out how each child learns best, and by acting on what each child needs from us to help him or her to access a first-class education. We are also uncompromising in our expectations: we expect that students attend 100% of the time, and are actively engaged in every lesson from start to finish.
Our staff are exceptionally supportive and welcoming. We all work co-operatively to ensure that the school is a happy and vibrant place to be; our students are proud to be at The Matthew Arnold School and flourish in a safe atmosphere of mutual respect.
We offer full induction and a comprehensive training package. We look forward to welcoming you to the school!
Our Aims
We want our children to achieve his or her very best both inside and outside the classroom, and we have a highly-qualified, dynamic team which is absolutely committed to working with our children all the way through school and to bringing out the very best in them. We would love for you to join us in this journey.
About Bourne Education Trust
Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust made up of twenty three schools (plus four further associate schools), across primary, secondary and specialist school phases in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Specialising in supporting schools to improve their performance, BET continues to grow a community of like-minded academies with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for their learners.
At BET, we are responsible for the education of approximately 13,000 students and employ a dedicated team of just over 1,500 staff members. Our organisational structure is designed to facilitate collaboration and innovation, with schools grouped into phases and clusters to further allow specialised and cross-phase work.
The size of our schools range from a one-form entry primary to an eight-form entry secondary school with a sixth form, however schools are equally important and carry the same influence in terms of decision-making in line with our commitment to inclusivity and fairness.
Central to our mission is the belief that every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to a high-quality education and as an employer we know that our people are the key to our success – so for this reason you will find a culture of excellence across our schools, inspiring confidence and belief in our communities
Message from CEO: Alex Russell
I am very proud to be the CEO of the Bourne Education Trust ('BET') and to work with like-minded and ambitious headteachers and board members. It is often said that each child gets one chance of education. Our role is to ensure that our pupils make the most of their opportunities by ensuring that our academies aspire to and reach the highest standards.’
Join Us
If you share our vision, we can offer you a great career with development, growth and progression across our Trust. Please see below for any current vacancies or get in touch with us to express your interest in working at Bourne Education Trust.
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