Learning Support Assistant

de Stafford School, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (0830-1515)
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: GLF Associate 2 - £22,834 to £24,653 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join de Stafford School as a Learning Support Assistant and help empower students to achieve their full potential

About de Stafford School:

de Stafford is a smaller than average mixed comprehensive school, catering to students aged 11-16 located in Caterham, Surrey. As a proud member of the GLF Multi Academy Trust since 2016, our core values - Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve – are integral to everything we do. These values reflect our commitment to providing students with an outstanding learning experience, that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world, and helps them build fulfilling futures.

While we recognise the importance of achieving strong examination results, we equally value a holistic education. Our approach balances a strong academic focus with an extensive and diverse enrichment programme, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.

Our teaching and associate staff members are highly valued, experienced and well-respected professionals. We believe that high quality professional development is crucial for excellent teaching. Continuous Professional Development (CPD), is embedded in our schools culture, ensuring that all staff, regardless of where they are in their careers, have access to ongoing growth opportunities.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to be:

Passionate about the students’ learning and welfare
Educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Maths
A pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach
Flexible and committed
Keen to be part of the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

Why work at de Stafford School:

An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasise staff well-being
Exceptional opportunities for development
An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
Recognition of previous school continuous service
Onsite parking and other staff benefits

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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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.

Further details about the role

The Details:

Start date:ASAP

Pay Scale:GLF Associate 2 - £22,834 to £24,653 FTE

Working pattern:31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (0830-1515)

Actual Salary:£17,052 to £18,410

Closing date: 2nd Feb 2025 - We reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the stated closing date at our discretion.

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.