Teaching Assistant

Windmill Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and positive Teaching Assistant.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will work as a class-based teaching assistants supporting children in one of our Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 classes. They will join a very hard working and dedicated team of teachers and support staff, who focus on improving outcomes for the pupils in their care.

What we are looking for

• Someone with high expectations who is committed to raising the achievement of all children

• The ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning

• An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness

• A positive professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Windmill Primary School

Windmill Primary is a one-form entry, in Wokingham, Berkshire. We are located in an exceptionally well-resourced building, purpose built for children aged 4 to 11 years. We pride ourselves in being a small school where all children are known, valued and have their individual needs recognised and met. We grow and learn together each year and our children are integral to the development of the school, its curriculum and the learning environment.

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 42 academies or in our central team.

● Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils

● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

● 42 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

Salary: Associate 2 Point 1 - 16 £19300 to £22,181 FTE (with some flexibility to match Wokingham schools pay for the right candidate)

Actual Salary: £14,989 to £17,226

Hours of work: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time, 39 weeks

Interview date: 7 February 2023

Contact

We positively encourage informal visits and look forward to showing you around our school. To arrange an appointment, please call on 0118-9029123.