Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant

# Specialist SEND Teaching AssistantEmployer: Springfield Primary SchoolLocation: Sunbury-on-Thames, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Associate 2.1 (£18,572.91 – Actual)Posted: 1st July 2026Expires: 10th July 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1563477Suitable for: Other GraduatesJob Reference: SPR017* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Are you looking to work in a high performing and supportive school, where you can make a genuine difference?****If you have a passion for working with young people, with a focus on children’s learning, their social and emotional development and are looking to work within a supportive and professional team, Springfield Primary School would love to hear from you!****Your opportunity**We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant, who will play a key role in supporting children to meet their educational needs, ensuring outstanding learning. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team.**We are looking for a candidate who:*** Is passionate about developing our children* Experience in working with children with significant and complex needs* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Is able to motivate and encourage the children* Enjoys working as part of a team* Will positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children* Is self-aware, reflective and keen to improve their practice with high aspirations both for themselves, their children and the school*Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.***About Springfield Primary School**Our School sits within a newly establishedcluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with SpringfieldPrimary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Hammond,Lightwater, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an excitingopportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, toshare expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive anexcellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunitiesfor career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to furtheryour professional development.**Join the GLF Schools Community**As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression 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 modelPlease read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.**The Details**Start Date: 1st Sept 2026Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 – £23,914Actual Salary: £18,572.91Hours: 32.5hrs per week – term time onlyClosing Date: 10th July 2026### AttachmentsJoin Our Community – Associate 2025 – 26Specialist SENd Teaching Assistant (Additional Provision for SLCN and Nurture) – JDSEND LSA- PS 2026### 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr…