Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Full-Time No working from home possible
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support young learners in their educational journey and nurture their development.
  • Company: Floreat Wandsworth Primary School, a caring and supportive environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team with excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
  • Why this job: Make a genuine difference in children's lives while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: Passion for working with primary-aged children; experience with SEN preferred but not essential.

Are you looking to work in a high-performing and supportive school where you can make a genuine difference? Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting young people, helping to enhance their learning, and nurture their social and emotional development. If you’re looking to join a professional and caring team that truly values its staff, we’d love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming Primary School. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is, and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team. Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

What we are looking for:

  • Experience of working with children with SEN is preferred but not essential.
  • A passion for working with primary aged children in a 1:1 and a group scenario, and a determination that they will become knowledgeable and virtuous.
  • A desire to work with honesty, perseverance and curiosity, and in service of all the learners in our school.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Ability to manage pupils in a positive and calm way so that they achieve the highest standards in their learning.

About Floreat Wandsworth

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Floreat Wandsworth, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School and Danetree 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.

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: ASAP
  • Salary: Associate 2, Point 1 - 6 £23,914 - £24,190 (Plus £965 Inner London Weighting)
  • Actual Salary: £22,295.06 - £22,542.39 (incl. of Inner London) - Based on 37.5hrs a week
  • Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm (Term-Time 39 weeks)
  • Part‑time hours will be considered - Please state your preferred hours on application form.
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June at 9.30am
  • Interview Date: TBC

Teaching Assistant employer: Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its staff while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With access to excellent professional development opportunities, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, and a commitment to work-life balance, our team is dedicated to nurturing both the academic and personal development of our pupils. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners as part of a passionate and caring community.

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

Contact Details:

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant

Experience with children with SEN
Passion for working with primary aged children
Ability to manage pupils positively and calmly
Good literacy skills
Good numeracy skills
Collaboration skills
Curiosity