Learning Support Assistant

Meath Green Infant School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8JG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday from 8.35am to 3.15pm with half an hour for lunch. Total hours per week of 30.5
• Contract type: Fixed term - Approximately 8 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,743

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a team member who has:

• A passion and commitment to learning and education.
• The ability to work closely with the class teacher to support children’s learning.
• A caring and nurturing ethos.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, staff and families, and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to get involved in children’s play.
• A commitment to whole-school life and who is willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A positive and caring ethos and working environment.
• Enthusiastic, motivated children.
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive colleagues.
• An opportunity to develop your experience of working in a school.

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

Meath Green Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and medical clearance is required, and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form for Learning Support Assistant January 2026.docx - 70.2 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA Job Description and Person Specification January 2026.pdf - 334 KB (opens in new tab)

About Meath Green Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meath Green Infant School website
• Email address: head@mgis.uk
• Phone number: 01293 772708
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meath-green-infant-school

Meath Green Infant School is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive community school. Our aim is to give each child the best possible start to their school life by providing a warm and nurturing family environment.

We work hard to acknowledge each child’s strengths and to provide a curriculum that meets their needs. We aim to be inclusive in our practice and celebrate diversity within our school community. Children are nurtured and helped to grow and develop personally and socially, as well as academically.

Arranging a visit to Meath Green Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@mgis.uk.

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