St Matthew’s CofE (Aided) Infant School is looking to appoint a passionate, friendly, Teaching Assistant to join our team.

St Matthew’s is a one-form entry, semi-rural infant school set in Downside village, Cobham. It is a well-loved and respected school that has been part of the local community for over 120 years. It is both friendly and nurturing, alongside maintaining high expectations for pupils to achieve well throughout their 3-year journey with us.

As well as our focus on progress and attainment academically, we help children to develop a growth mind-set and a love of learning through our broad, creative curriculum and imaginative learning environment. Positive learning behaviour and PSHE are a strength of the school within this close-knit, caring community of learners.

We are seeking a part time Teaching Assistant to join our team for 15 hours per week (although this may be negotiable). The TA will work with us to provide the very best inclusive education, so that each child enjoys learning – and is enabled to reach their own full potential, with confidence in their own abilities.  This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic person who would work well as part of our team which is committed to our vision and values where children and inclusion are at the centre.

As a small school, we think big about learning opportunities, so if you are looking for your next challenge and feel you are the right person for the role, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the school are welcome and to arrange a visit, please contact Katharine Hutt, Headteacher.

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance as well as proof of right to work in the UK (required at the time of interview).

The school will endeavour to make any necessary adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Start date: 30th November 2026

Closing date for applications: 31st October 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 9th November 2026