Job Description

Employer
Cordwalles Junior School
Location
Camberley, Surrey
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time, Part Time, Term Time
Salary
GLF Apprenticeship
Posted
13th January 2026
Expires
28th January 2026 09:30 AM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1529092
Suitable for
Other Graduates
Job Reference
COR003


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Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and interested in developing your skills through an apprenticeship?

GLF Schools are pleased to be working in partnership with LMP Education to offer a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with optional Sports Pathway, based at Cordwalles Junior School.

Your opportunity

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is designed to enhance your skills in supporting classroom teachers and engaging with children. The course promotes self-belief, social inclusion, and high self-esteem and plays an integral part in pupils' well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment. The course plays an active role in supporting the learner to access the curriculum. The Sports Pathway option offers a specialised route for those who are interested in physical education in education.

The Details:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with optional Sports Pathway. Applicants should hold a GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C minimum in Maths and/or English. If you do not hold one of these qualifications, we may be able to support you in completing your Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English alongside the apprenticeship programme. Duration of the programme is typically 16 months, however this will be longer if you are a part-time worker. The training is a blended delivery model which occurs on the job during working hours. You will be provided with a mentor to support you during your apprenticeship. The apprenticeship training costs will be covered by the GLF Apprenticeship levy fund

About Cordwalles Junior School.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School, Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant 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.


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:

Year 1 is 14,171.65. After completing your first year, this increases to 18,770.40 for 18-20-year-olds and 22,918.66 for those aged 21 and over.

Hours:

33.5hrs Monday - 8.30am to 4.30pm and Tuesday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Closing Date:

Wednesday 28th January at 9.30am

Interview Date:

TBA




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.