Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring and ambitious team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils by providing valuable support both in and out of the classroom.

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will support the class teacher in the delivery of learning and teaching activities. You will be assisting the teacher in the classroom and within small groups or for individual children, running interventions. Training will be provided to help undertake these responsibilities where needed. 

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about children’s learning, development, and welfare. You will be someone who can assist in preparing the classroom and support both children and the teacher with professionalism. 

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Whyteleafe Primary School

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Whyteleafe Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park 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 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

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751

Actual Salary: £18,059.88

Hours: 30.85 Hours a week  (08:30am-15:10pm) - term time only. 

Contract Type: Temporary (maternity cover)