Learning Support Assistant

Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AL

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  5 February 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  5 February 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, part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Associate 2.2 (Actual - £8,497.91)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Do you have a passion to help children to be the best that they can be? Are you looking for a varied, term time role? If so, Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation would love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. This role is central to supporting a child on an individual basis, including those with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Class Teacher to provide tailored support that promotes the child’s learning, wellbeing, and independence. Previous experience in a school setting is highly desirable, particularly in a 1:1 or SEND support role. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone to;

• be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
  
• be able to develop positive relationships with young children
  
• be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
  
• be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, including working closely with outside agencies
  
• relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve
  
• be a confident and clear communicator with parents
  
• Hold a HLTA qualification - desirable but not essential
  

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior 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, including apprenticeships.

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.

• 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
• 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: TBC

Salary: Associate 2.2 - £23,707 FTE

Pro Rata Salary: £8,497.91

Hours of Work: 15 hours a week Monday to Friday 12:15 - 3:15pm (Term-time - 39 weeks inc. INSET)

Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: Friday 27th February at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

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 Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 116 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pine-ridge-infant-school

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