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Teaching Assistant

Salfords Primary School

Surrey

  • £17,252.18 - £18,557.72 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,653 | Actual Salary: £17,252.18 to £18,557.72 (dependent on experience)
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Start date:
13 October 2025
Apply by:
28 September 2025

Job overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? 

Salfords Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive team on a temporary basis (Maternity Cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds, support their learning journey, and be part of a school community that values creativity, collaboration, and growth. If you’re ready to bring energy, patience, and a love for education to the classroom, we’d love to hear from you!


Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children's education and development within a school setting. As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist in delivering educational programmes, helping students achieve their full potential by supporting their day-to-day learning activities.

What we're looking for:
  • A good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above).
  • Basic IT skills to support learning and administrative tasks.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clarify instructions and engage students effectively.
  • The ability to plan, prioritise tasks, and follow teacher guidance.
  • A professional and confidential approach to working with children.
  • Strong time management and organisation skills to maintain records and assist in classroom setup.
  • A trustworthy, approachable, and passionate attitude towards making a positive impact on students’ lives.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with GLF Schools' policies.

This role is perfect for someone who is dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their full potential within a supportive school environment.

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

About Salfords Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham 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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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
  • 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 - £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,653 (dependent on experience)
Actual Salary: £17,252.18 to £18,557.72 (dependent on experience)
Hours of work: 31.5hrs per week – Mon to Fri
Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Closing Date: 28th Sept 2025
Interview date: TBA




















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About Salfords Primary School

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Welcome to Salfords Primary School, part of GLF Schools. Our passion for education, high standards and expectations mean that children achieve great outcomes both academically and emotionally. The core principles of our vision are to ensure the best life chances for all children through a nurturing environment.

Our school offers an innovative curriculum which appeals to children's needs in the 21st century, building children's belief in themselves which provides a foundation of life long learning.

We both believe that everyone learns best when they are happy and we aim to achieve this through our school values of excellence, respect, courage and kindness.  We work closely with the whole school community as we continue the school’s journey to excellence.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.

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 17,000 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

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive 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

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