Teaching Assistant

Surrey Pay Scale PS4 Actual salary £17,316 to £18,541 28 hours per week, term time only St Peter's is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team, starting in September 2026. About St Peter’s: St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and sixth form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent and we have a very good reputation for excellent pastoral care and inclusion. We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider. About the Learning Support Department: As a team, we are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our students. The department works closely with SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL and disadvantaged students, parents, heads of year, and subject staff to support individual needs and ensure the inclusion of every student between Years 7 and 13. The department consists of a SENCO a Deputy SENCO and 22 dedicated, experienced Teaching Assistants. Our Teaching Assistants not only provide support in the classroom, but also lead small groups for students who would benefit from catch-up literacy, numeracy, study skills and social skills. We are a lively, friendly and busy department, with a challenging and varying role within the school. What we can offer you: A friendly, supportive environment, where best practise is shared to ensure high quality teaching support. A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively. A Local Government Pension Scheme. An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub All staff benefit fro