1-1 Teaching Assistant

Wood Field Primary School, Carshalton, SM5 3HW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,198.00 Annually (Actual)

1-1 Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, who will be instrumental in driving pupil progress and supporting well-being across the school. Collaborating closely with teachers, you will help maintain an enriching, secure, and accessible learning environment.
By providing targeted support where it’s needed most, you will eliminate learning obstacles and enable high-quality whole-class support. This position requires excellent communication, resilience, and a commitment to nurturing our pupils.

What You Will Do As A 1-1 Teaching Assistant:

• Delivering one-to-one or small-group interventions in core subjects like reading, writing, and phonics to help pupils of all abilities.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to accelerate with their learning.
• Providing tailored assistance to pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or identified learning, behavioral, or physical difficulties.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working in a primary school environment.
• Outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the role.
• Able to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people - pupils, colleagues and parents

About Wood Field Primary School

At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wood Field Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 604 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wood Field Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wood-field-primary-school

At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!

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