Job Description

Employer
Wheatfield Primary School
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
Associate 2.1 17,799 (FTE 22,918.66)
Posted
25th June 2025
Expires
4th July 2025 09:00 AM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1496238
Job Reference
WFPTANov24


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Wheatfield Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and positive Teaching Assistant to join our hard working team from September 2025.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will work as a class-based Teaching Assistant at Wheatfield Primary School. 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. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm.


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!

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 and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About our Cluster

Consisting of four schools, within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Wheatfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Windmill Primary School, Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Frogmore Junior 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

The Details

Start Date:

September 2025

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Pay Scale

: Associate 2.1 22,918.66 FTE

Pro-rata salary

: 17,799 (based on 32.5 hours a week, term time only)

Contract type

: Permanent

Closing Date:

4th July 2025

Interview date

: 7th July 2025


Preliminary calls and visits are welcomed, please contact the School Office to arrange a telephone call or visit.




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.