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Learning Support Assistant

Ashley Church of England Primary School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HX

This job expired on 3 September 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  To be confirmed with the successful candidate

• Closing date

  3 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary for 24 hours per week/ Term time only FTE £23,277 (Actual salary £13,154.78 per annum)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for caring, nurturing (term time only) Learning Support Assistants who are committed to supporting children's learning both in the classroom as well as at breaktimes and lunchtime.

Our ideal candidates will have experience in working with young children. Also to have experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADD/ADHD or dyslexia in a school setting would be desirable but is not essential. .

You will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be an effective team member and be able to use your own initiative.

You must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of the school however, you do not have to be a practicing Christian.

Perks and Benefits:

• Work alongside a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team
• Participate in the Vivup – Cycle to work, Lifestyle Savings program
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Strong support for staff welfare, including a staff well-being area
• Flexible hours

Hours are 8.30am until 3.25pm (30 minutes unpaid breaks), Term time only plus INSET days

Salary – £22,599 FTE, Actual pro rata salary for 20 hours per week is £10,740.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: to be agreed with the successful candidate

All applications must be made using the online form – we do not accept CVs as any part of an application.

Your personal statement should include a brief overview of who you are, your strengths and any work experience and/or education you've had. . Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Please note that we will take up references before the interview. It is essential therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current email address.

Ashley School is part of The Good Shepherd Trust. Please take the time to look at our website which will give you more information about our school, our ethos, aims and values.

Applications will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to appoint at any point before this date.

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

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

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.

The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of Ashley is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, LGC members, Trust directors, visitors, contractors and third-party professionals to share this view. The safeguarding and protection of children is everyone’s responsibility.

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About Ashley Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 581 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashley Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashley-church-of-england-primary-school

Ashley is a large primary school for children aged between 4 and 11 (Reception to Year 6). Since September 2021, we have had three classes in each year group, with 630 pupils in the school. We benefit from a huge site which includes a large playing field and a forest school area, where children experience outdoor learning such as gardening, bee-keeping and scientific study.

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