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Learning Support/Teaching Assistant

Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2DR

This job expired on 25 February 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): TBC Likely to be 21.5 hours; 8:30 - 13:15 Monday/Tuesday and 8:30 - 3:15pm Wednesday/Thursday. Term time only - 38.6 weeks.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24330

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Learning Support Assistant. This role primarily involves providing classroom support to children in our reception and year 3 classes. The successful candidate will work well within a team under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCo, whilst also acting on their own initiative to adapt resources and activities to ensure that the learning is accessible. They will bring a warm, positive and encouraging approach to help pupils to thrive academically and build resilience and independence.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to meet pupils’ individual learning needs
• Encourage confidence, independence and resilience through positive reinforcement and a relational approach
• Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENDCo to implement strategies and interventions
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Adapt resources and activities to ensure accessibility and engagement
• Maintain accurate records of progress and contribute to reviews and planning meetings
• Supervise and support positive interactions in the playground and lunch hall through a relational approach, and following our school’s behaviour policy
• Delivering first aid and recording this appropriately
• Liaising with staff members across the school as required
• Recording safeguarding incidents or concerns in line with school policies

The successful applicant will have:

• Permission to work in the UK
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in maths and English (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in working with children
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt learning materials to suit individual needs
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Supportive of our schools’ Christian ethos and values

What the school offers its staff

Grayswood Church of England Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and highly respected village school where both children and staff flourish. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative environment and investing in professional development for every member of our team. If you are interested in the advertised role and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to meet you- come and visit our school and apply today!

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.

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About Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@grayswood.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01428642086
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grayswood-church-of-england-aided-primary-school

Grayswood is a friendly village school, situated within an idyllic location, with one class per year from Reception to Year 6. Our Christian values of love, kindness, respect, teamwork, perseverance and forgiveness and our mission statement 'Love one another as I have loved you' (John 15:12) underpin the ethos and relationships in our school, however we are inclusive of differing faiths and none and welcome diversity.

Arranging a visit to Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@grayswood.surrey.sch.uk.

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