Job Overview
Wheatfield Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and positive Teaching Assistant to join our hard working team from September 2025.
Your opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will work as a class-based Teaching Assistant at Wheatfield Primary School. They will join a very hard working and dedicated team of teachers and support staff, who focus on improving outcomes for the pupils in their care. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!
What We Are Looking For
* Someone with high expectations who is committed to raising the achievement of all children
* The ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning
* An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
* A positive professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Our Cluster
Consisting of four schools, within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School, Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Frogmore Junior 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
The Details
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Pay Scale: Associate 2.1 £22,918.66 FTE
Pro-rata salary: £17,799 (based on 32.5 hours a week, term time only)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th July 2025
Interview date: 7th July 2025
Preliminary calls and visits are welcomed, please contact the School Office to arrange a telephone call or visit. #J-18808-Ljbffr