Learning Support Assistant

Whyteleafe Primary School, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AA

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 November 2026

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 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: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,059.88

Learning Support Assistant job summary

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) 

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

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.

About Whyteleafe Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whyteleafe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whyteleafe-primary-school

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