Learning Support Assistant

Valley End CofE Infant School, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8TB

30 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,409.00 Annually (Actual) Part week also considered

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant.

This role is a fixed term position for 3 years, for 30 hours per week (8.30am until 3.00pm, Monday to Friday), term time only plus a proportion of inset days. We will also consider applications for part week working.

The role will include:

• support for pupils in class assisting the class teacher
• small group intervention work
• playground duties at playtime and lunchtime
• 1:1 assistance with SEN children

The successful candidates will work within a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team. There are excellent opportunities professional development and there is strong support for staff welfare.

The successful applicant will:

• be able to develop positive relationships with the pupils
• have a calm, patient and caring attitude
• be an effective team member

Knowledge and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential.

Alongside this main contract, we also offer the opportunity to be involved in our much-valued extended care clubs which run in the morning from 7.50 - 8.30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 3.00 - 5.45 p.m.. These sessions are an important part of our school community and provide a welcoming environment for pupils beyond the core day. For those who are interested, this can be taken on in addition to the main role, offering flexibility and the chance to contribute further while enhancing overall hours.

You must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of the school but you do not have to be a practicing Christian. Valley End CofE Infant 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.

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.

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews held on a rolling basis. The school reserves the right to appoint at any point.

Valley End enjoys a successful, nurturing environment for both children and staff. The School and The Good Shepherd Trust are 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.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

We are actively seeking to diversify our workforce and encourage applications from all candidates particularly those who are from BAME groups or have disabilities.

Please see the attached job description for further details.

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

Valley End recognises its responsibilities for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We require all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment in line with Section 175 of the 2002 Education Act and under the Children Act 2004, the DfE Working Together To Safeguard Children guidance and the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 documentation.

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 Valley End CofE Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Valley End CofE Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/valley-end-cofe-infant-school-woking

Valley End C of E Infant School is a very special place. The school has a family feel and everything that we do is underpinned by excellent teaching and learning and our strong, deeply embedded Christian values. At Valley End we are a ‘Caring Christian Learning Community’. We dedicate ourselves to serving the children and families and make it our mission to ensure that everyone can flourish.

We believe in educating the ‘whole child’ and we are committed to encouraging children to work to high academic, spiritual and social standards. We insist on excellent behaviour and we aim for all of our children to leave us as confident, well-rounded, thoughtful and caring individuals. Valley End pupils love learning and they benefit from an engaging, challenging and knowledge-rich curriculum delivered within our world-class facilities.

Our values of love for all, joy, respect and forgiveness underpin all that we do.

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