Teaching Assistant

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!

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.

• We are looking for a candidate who:
  
  Is passionate about developing our children
  
  Has 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.

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.

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.

Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

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

Work life and family friendly policies

Access to a staff benefits portal

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

The Details

Start Date:

September 2026

Pay Scale:
Associate 2.1 - £23,914

Pro Rata Salary: £18,572.91

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:
Sunday 31st August mInterview date: TBC