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 abovePlease 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

1st

September 2026 Salary

GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £23,914

Actual Salary

£20,001.59

Hours

35hrs a week, term time only.

Closing Date

12th June 2026