Teaching Assistant

Location: Merstham

* Teaching Assistant

NEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant Employer Location :
Merstham, Surrey Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time, Term Time Salary:
Actual Salary: £18,933.84 to £19,245.25 (DOE)
Posted:
16th January 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
1st February 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1529760

Job Reference:
LIM
001

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
* Job
* Share :
** Your opportunity
** This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children's education and development within a school setting. As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist in delivering educational programmes, helping students achieve their full potential by supporting their day-to-day learning activities
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* What we're looking for:

*** A good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above).
* Basic IT skills to support learning and administrative tasks.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to clarify instructions and engage students effectively.
* The ability to plan, prioritise tasks, and follow teacher guidance.
* A professional and confidential approach to working with children.
* Strong time management and organisation skills to maintain records and assist in classroom setup.
* A trustworthy, approachable, and passionate attitude towards making a positive impact on students’ lives.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with GLF Schools' policies.
* Please read the full job description and person specification for more information
*** About Lime Tree Primary School
** Our School sits within a established cluster ofschools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree, our cluster includes the following other schools;
Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School,Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary Schooland Merstham Primary 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 acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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
* Career  pathways and talent management
* 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
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* Start Date:

23rd February 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £ 23,651 to Point 6 - £24,040

Actual Salary: £18,933.84 to £19,245.25 (dependent on experience)

Hours:

33.5hrs per week, term time only.

Closing Date: 1st February 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

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…