We are looking for a Teaching Assistant! This is an exciting opportunity to join Wood Field Primary School and become an integral member of our team- Driving pupil progress and supporting well-being across the school. Collaborating closely with teachers, you will help maintain an enriching, secure, and accessible learning environment.
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.
Main responsibilities:
- Delivering one-to-one or small-group interventions in core subjects like reading, writing, and phonics to help pupils of all abilities.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to accelerate with their learning.
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment across the school.
You will need:
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Excellent communicator – sensitive, compassionate and effective.
- Knowledge of strategies to recognize and reward efforts and achievements and the ability to encourage pupils to become self-reliant and independent learners.
What’s in it for you:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd July 2026. 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.
Wood Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.