Learning Support Assistant
Greenway Junior School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 September 2026
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 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
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- Associate 2, Point 1 - Actual Salary: £19,222.97
Learning Support Assistant job summary
We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming school and play a vital role in supporting pupils to succeed, grow, and reach their full potential.
Your Opportunity
This rewarding role offers the chance to work closely with class teachers and our SENCo to support children both in and out of the classroom. Whether you're experienced in SEND provision or have a genuine passion for helping children with additional needs thrive, you'll be joining a supportive team committed to making a difference every day.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What we're looking for
- GCSE Maths & English Minimum Grade C or equivalent
- Someone with high expectations who is committed to raising the achievement of all children
- The ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning
- A collaborative professional with the ability to contribute to provision planning
- An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
- A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school
- A member of the team who can build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school
About Greenway Junior School
Greenway Junior School is a three-form entry Junior School in Horsham, where the whole school community is committed to lifelong learning for all. Children at Greenway enjoy actively learning with a vibrant cross curricular approach. Our core values of integrity, courage, aspiration, compassion and respect ensure our pupils become active, positive and resilient young people.
Greenway joined GLF Schools in September 2022 and we are benefitting from sharing excellent resources, CPD and best practice with other GLF schools.
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Greenway Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Southgate Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School and Merstham Primary School.
Join Our 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.
Our Employment Offer
- GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish:
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
- 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
The Details
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm.
Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days).
Salary: GLF Associate 2, point 1 - £24,751
Actual Salary: £19,222.97
Start Date: ASAP
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenway Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Greenway Academy is a KS2 School with a vibrant learning community which offers support for the development of all children
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