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.