Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Forge Wood Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive team! This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds, support their learning journey, and be part of a school community that values creativity, collaboration, and growth. 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 Teaching 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 Forge Wood Primary School Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Salfords 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: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £22,918.66 Actual Salary: £18,347.56 Hours of work: 33.5hrs per week, term time only Closing Date : 4th July 2025 Interview date: TBA