Learning Support Assistant

Cordwalles Junior School, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4DR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  8 January 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Associate 2.2 (£18,978.67 - Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Do you have a passion to help children to be the best that they can be and have an interest in Sport and Coaching? If so, Cordwalles Junior School would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. As a Learning Support Assistant no day is ever the same, you will work with whole classes, small intervention groups and on a one-to-one basis to support our children to access the curriculum and receive excellent educational opportunities. We are looking for an adaptable, flexible, and resourceful individual who shares the same passion for learning as the school team and strives to seek excellence in every day. We are especially keen to hear from applicants who have an interest in sport and coaching.

About Cordwalles Junior School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School, Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant 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.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone to;

• be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
  
• be able to develop positive relationships with young children
  
• be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
  
• be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, including working closely with outside agencies
  
• relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve
  
• be a confident and clear communicator with parents
  

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

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.

• 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
  
• 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: £23,707 FTE

Actual Salary: £18,978.67

Hours of Work: 33.5hrs Monday - 8.30am to 4.30pm and Tuesday to Friday – 8.30am to 3.30pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Closing Date: Friday 23rd January at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBA

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

GLF Schools in 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).

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.

About Cordwalles Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cordwalles Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cordwalles-junior-school

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School and Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation.

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.

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