Teaching Assistant

Little Springers Toddler Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Primary School, part of GLF Schools, invites applications for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to support children's educational and social development within a caring, professional team.

The role offers 32.5 hours per week during term time (39 weeks annually), with a September 2026 start and a pro rata salary of £18,572.91 or scale up to £23,914 depending on progression. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Is passionate about developing our children
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is able to motivate and encourage the children
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Will positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children
• Is self-aware, reflective and keen to improve their practice

Responsibilities

• Support children to meet educational needs and ensure outstanding learning
• Promote inclusion and maintain high expectations for all pupils
• Work within a nurturing, collaborative team

Skills

Passionate about development

Excellent communication

Motivation and encouragement

Teamwork

Inclusion

Self-awareness

Job description

Are you looking to work in a high performing and supportive school, where you can make a genuine difference? If you have a passion for working with young people, with a focus on children's learning, their social and emotional development and are looking to work within a supportive and professional team, Springfield Primary School would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant, who will play a key role in supporting children to meet their educational needs, ensuring outstanding learning. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team.

What we are looking for:

• Is passionate about developing our children
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is able to motivate and encourage the children
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Will positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children
• Is self-aware, reflective and keen to improve their practice with high aspirations both for themselves, their children and the school

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning. The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests. Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools: Lightwater Village, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. 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 16,000 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
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

• Start Date: September 2026
• Pay Scale: Associate 2.1 - £23,914
• Pro Rata Salary: £18,572.91
• Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours a week)
• Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days)
• Closing Date: Sunday 31st August at 11.59pm
• Interview date: TBC