Teaching Assistant

GLF Schools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Springfield Primary School is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to support children in meeting their educational needs and ensuring outstanding learning. You will be part of a dedicated and nurturing team within the GLF Schools community.

The role involves supporting children's learning, promoting inclusion, and working closely with staff across the Springfield Primary School cluster to deliver an excellent education and help pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Able to motivate and encourage children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Promotes inclusion with high expectations for all children.
• Self-aware, reflective and keen to improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Assist in delivering lessons and activities.
• Support social and emotional development of pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the GLF Schools cluster.

Skills

Passion for child development

Communication skills

Team player

Inclusion

Reflective practice

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:

We are looking for a candidate who:Is passionate about developing our childrenHas 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

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

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

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay Scale: Associate 2.1 - £24,751
• Pro Rata Salary: £19,222.97
• 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: Thursday 17th September at 9.30am
• Interview date: TBC