Teaching Assistant

Salfords Primary School and Nursery, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BQ

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time, part time: 31.5hrs per week – Mon, Tues, Weds & Fri 08:30-15:15 Thurs 08:15-15:15
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £22,834
Actual salary: £17,188.46 (31.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year)
Pay scale: GLF Associate 2 Point 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Salfords 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 Learning Support 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.

What the school offers its staff

About Salfords Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood 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 - £22,834

Actual Salary: £17,188.46 (31.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year)

Hours of work: 31.5hrs per week – Mon, Tues, Weds & Fri 08:30-15:15 Thurs 08:15-15:15

Closing Date: 16th March 2025

Interview date: TBA

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.