Job Description

Employer
Windmill Primary School
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Term Time
Contract Length
Academic year
Salary
GLF Associate 2.1 - 18,368 (actual)
Posted
3rd October 2025
Expires
21st October 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1512089
Job Reference
WIN001


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Your opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity in our growing team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant working 8.30-3.30pm, Monday to Friday on a fixed term basis until the end of the academic year. 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.

What we are looking for

A colleague with experience in supporting children with additional needs on a one to one basis A compassionate individual who can provide support including personal care to a child 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 Windmill Primary School

Windmill Primary is a one-form entry school, in Wokingham, Berkshire. We are located in an exceptionally well-resourced building, purpose built for children aged 4 to 11 years. We pride ourselves in being a small school where all children are known, valued and have their individual needs recognised and met. We grow and learn together each year and our children are integral to the development of the school, its curriculum and the learning environment.


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

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 Teachers 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

Pay Scale

: Associate 2.1 23,651 FTE

Pro-rata:

18,368 (actual)

Hours

: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday (8.30-3.30pm), term time only

Contract type

: Fixed term until July 2026

Closing Date:

21st October 2025

Interview date:

23rd October 2025




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.