1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School, Guildford, Surrey, GU6 7AN29 days remaining to apply
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,065.08 Annually (Actual) £23606 (FTE)
1:1 Learning Support Assistant job summary
About this Role - 1:1 Teaching Assistant (with Classroom Duties)
Cranleigh C of E Primary School exists to nurture belief and ensure the highest standards of learning for all.
This role is designed for a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant who will provide 1:1 support for a named pupil and take on whole‑class duties when that pupil is not in school. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion, teamwork, and enabling all pupils to thrive.
Teaching and Learning (1:1 Support & Classroom Support)- Provide high‑quality 1:1 support for a named pupil, tailoring strategies to meet their individual needs, including those relating to SEND.
- When the pupil is absent, take on general classroom TA duties to support teaching and learning for the whole class.
- Promote and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extra‑curricular activities.
- Support delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum that enables all pupils to reach their full potential.
- Apply effective behaviour‑management strategies in line with school policy.
- Assist the class teacher in maintaining good order, discipline and a safe, positive learning environment.
- Help organise learning spaces and resources to create a stimulating and secure classroom.
- Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher.
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable.
- Use IT effectively to enhance learning.
- Undertake any other relevant duties as directed by the class teacher.
- Contribute to assessment and planning processes by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance.
- Read and understand lesson plans shared in advance.
- Prepare the classroom and learning materials for lessons.
- Use your skills and areas of expertise to contribute to learning activities and plan your role in them.
- Use allocated time to devise engaging, structured activities that motivate and support learners, particularly the named pupil.
- Plan how to best support inclusion within learning activities.
- Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and—under teacher guidance—with parents and carers.
- Share relevant knowledge and observations with staff and external professionals to support informed decision‑making around provision and intervention.
- Contribute feedback about pupil progress and barriers to learning in meetings with parents/carers as directed by the class teacher.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, and specialist professionals, maintaining positive and professional working relationships.
- Ensure all colleagues and professionals are accurately informed about performance, progress or concerns relating to the named pupil.
- Promote and safeguard the wellbeing of all pupils, following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s child‑protection policy.
- Support pupils who are upset or have had accidents, ensuring care and reassurance.
- Keep knowledge and skills relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on practice and identifying development opportunities.
- Engage fully with training, qualifications and CPD offered by the school and The Good Shepherd Trust.
- Participate in the school’s appraisal procedures.
On 1 March 2024, Cranleigh C of E Primary School joined The Good Shepherd Trust (GST), a 23‑school multi‑academy trust within the Diocese of Guildford. We benefit from a strong, collaborative network and are committed to professional development at all levels.
We are dedicated to becoming a more diverse organisation in line with our belief that we are “better, together.” We welcome applications from all, and particularly from candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently under‑represented in the Trust. We appoint strictly on merit and are open to discussing flexible working options.
We reserve the right to interview strong candidates upon application and may close the advert early. Early applications are encouraged.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cranleigh Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cranleigh Church of England Primary School website
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