Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Job details

• Salary:
  Sc 4/5 - OL07-OL10
• Contractual hours: 36
• Basis:
  Full Time
• Job type:
  Support Staff
  - Educational
• Location:
  
  Sutton
• Job category:
  Support Role
  - Education/Behavioural Support
• Date posted: 16/06/2026
• Job reference: GST-R2024

Attachments: (36hrs) Teaching Assistant
- Wood Field Recruitment ; GLT Recruitment Brochure
- Why you should work for GLT (1).pdf

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’

We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team at Wood Field Primary School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, from 1st September 2026.

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, providing targeted support where it’s needed most, eliminating learning obstacles and enabling high‑quality whole‑class support. This position requires excellent communication, resilience, and a commitment to nurturing our pupils.

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!

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi‑academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.

We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd July 2026. The role is due to commence from 1st September 2026. This is a full time, fixed term position. Early applications are encouraged as 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.