Learning Support Assistant

Whyteleafe Primary School, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AA

Deadline is tomorrow

Start date details
21st April 2025
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, 38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 days) - 08:40-15:10 (30min unpaid lunch)
Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: GLF Associate 2 - Actual Salary: £16,202

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Whyteleafe Primary School on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should:

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
Have experience of working with children with SEN
Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

What the school offers its staff

About Whyteleafe Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , 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 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
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working mode

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

Further details about the role

The Details

Start Date: 21 Apr 2025

Hours: 30 hours per week, 38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 days) - 08:40-15:10 (30min unpaid lunch)

Salary: Associate 2 £22,834 (FTE)

Actual Salary: £16,202

Interview date: TBA

Closing date: 23 Feb 2025

Contact: If you would like more information about the role, or a tour of the school, please contact the school office.

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.