Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Chestnut Park Primary.  This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.
The successful candidate should:

Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated

Be able to develop positive relationships with young children

Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour

Have experience of working with children with SEN

Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Be a confident and clear communicator with parents

Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.

About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,
and Hillcroft 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 Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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

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:
ASAP
Salary:
GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751 + Outer London Weighting Allowance
Actual Salary:
£20,701.66 + Outer London Weighting Allowance
Hours:
35hrs a week (08:30-16:00 Mon to Fri) - term time only
Closing Date:
30th Oct 2026
Please note, we may shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date if we receive a strong level of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.