At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs and foster their learning and development.
- Company: Join Springfield Primary School, part of a supportive and collaborative community.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous holidays, and access to a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for professional development across a cluster of schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with complex needs and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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!
Your opportunity
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Specialist SEND 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 experience in working with children with significant and complex needs
- 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 full job description and person specification for more information.
About Springfield Primary School
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; Hammond, Lightwater, 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.
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 Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness.
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
- Career pathways and talent management
- 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: 1st Sept 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 - £23,914 Actual Salary: £18,572.91
Hours: 32.5hrs per week - term time only
Closing Date: 10th July 2026
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant in Sunbury-on-Thames employer: Springfield Primary School
Springfield Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. As part of the GLF Schools community, you will benefit from generous employment packages, flexible working options, and numerous opportunities for professional development across a network of schools, all while being part of a team that values respect, inclusivity, integrity, and kindness.
Contact Details:
Springfield Primary School Recruitment Team
