Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | NJC O/L Grade 4/5 points 5-10 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2025 |
| Location: | Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3HW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1496614 |
Summary
Wood Field Primary school have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our ASD Oak Field provision on a part-time or full-time, term time only basis.Oak Field is a highly specialist primary base for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, situated on the same grounds as Wood Field. As a welcoming and expanding base, we take pride in our strong sense of passion, commitment, and community.
Our dedicated staff celebrate each child’s strengths and personality while encouraging them to reach their full potential. We take pride in delivering a highly tailored and engaging curriculum that focuses on independence, social interaction, and communication. We use a variety of Autistic Spectrum Disorder specific strategies, bringing all ‘the best bits’ together to offer an eclectic approach. With class sizes ranging from 6 to 8 students and an adult-to-child ratio designed to meet individual needs, we ensure personalised support for every child.Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to teaching staff and are able to make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils.The successful candidate will be a proactive, collaborative team player with a positive, 'can-do' attitude and a genuine passion for working with young children. You will work closely with teachers and other staff to provide high-quality support for teaching and learning, help maintain a safe and stimulating environment, and contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional and stimulating education experiences for our pupils.Why join Wood Field Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?
With our school vision of ‘We are Limitless’, we believe that the wellbeing of every single child is at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations in all areas, including behaviour, and through a creative and exciting curriculum, inspire a love of learning and help to develop the skills and attitudes that our children need to flourish and be the ‘best they can be’.
We want our children to have exciting learning experiences with lessons that fully engage all learners. The lessons taught here at Wood Field Primary School are active and children are equal participants and leaders in their learning.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th July 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our dedicated staff celebrate each child’s strengths and personality while encouraging them to reach their full potential. We take pride in delivering a highly tailored and engaging curriculum that focuses on independence, social interaction, and communication. We use a variety of Autistic Spectrum Disorder specific strategies, bringing all ‘the best bits’ together to offer an eclectic approach. With class sizes ranging from 6 to 8 students and an adult-to-child ratio designed to meet individual needs, we ensure personalised support for every child.Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to teaching staff and are able to make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils.The successful candidate will be a proactive, collaborative team player with a positive, 'can-do' attitude and a genuine passion for working with young children. You will work closely with teachers and other staff to provide high-quality support for teaching and learning, help maintain a safe and stimulating environment, and contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional and stimulating education experiences for our pupils.Why join Wood Field Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?
With our school vision of ‘We are Limitless’, we believe that the wellbeing of every single child is at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations in all areas, including behaviour, and through a creative and exciting curriculum, inspire a love of learning and help to develop the skills and attitudes that our children need to flourish and be the ‘best they can be’.
We want our children to have exciting learning experiences with lessons that fully engage all learners. The lessons taught here at Wood Field Primary School are active and children are equal participants and leaders in their learning.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th July 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.