Teaching Assistant

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 Job Description 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