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Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

Springfield Primary School · Sunbury-on-Thames · Surrey

Job description

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 Level 3 Nursery 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.

Please note, it is an essential requirement to be Level 3 qualified through a DFE approved training provider.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Is passionate about developing our children
  • 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
  • Level 3 Qualified 

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning.

The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Lightwater Village, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. 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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 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

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: Associate 3.1 FTE £25,877

Pro Rata Salary: £20,097.49        

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours a week)

Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days).

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November at 11.59pm

Interview date: TBC

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About this school

Springfield Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
490
Avg teacher salary
£46,814
Pupil:teacher ratio
31.4:1
Academy trust
GLF SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LY

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Salary
Associate 3.1 (£20,097.49 - Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
15 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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