[ref. w05723720] Teaching Assistant
If you’re ready to bring energy, patience, and a love for education to the classroom, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children's education and development within a school setting. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist in delivering educational programmes, helping students achieve their full potential by supporting their day-to-day learning activities.
What we're looking for:
- A good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above).
- Basic IT skills to support learning and administrative tasks.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clarify instructions and engage students effectively.
- The ability to plan, prioritise tasks, and follow teacher guidance.
- A professional and confidential approach to working with children.
- Strong time management and organisation skills to maintain records and assist in classroom setup.
- A trustworthy, approachable, and passionate attitude towards making a positive impact on students’ lives.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with GLF Schools' policies.
This role is perfect for someone who is dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their full potential within a supportive school environment.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Salfords Primary School
Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAPSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £22,834
Actual Salary: £17,188.46 (31.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year)
Hours of work: 31.5hrs per week – Mon,Tues, Weds & Fri 08:30-15:15 Thurs 08:15-15:15
Closing Date: 16th March 2025Interview date: TBA