Specialist Teaching Assistant

This rewarding role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering children, particularly those with autism to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and specialist professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centred support, promoting independence, and creating a safe, engaging learning environment where every child can succeed. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference, modelling high expectations, and supporting pupils to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

• Experience as a Primary or Special School Teaching Assistant
• Good General Education including English and Maths at Grade C GCSE or equivalent
• Commitment to undertaking further specialist training or qualifications relating to the field(s) of SEND, including SEMH, SLCN and Autism
• Extensive experience of working with pupils with SENd
• A good working knowledge of SEN Policy and the SEND Code of Practice
  
  About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster
Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft 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 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 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 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