Learning Support/Teaching Assistant
Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2DR30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 5 days per week, term time only (38.6 weeks) 10:45am - 2:00pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - Ending in July 2028
Full-time equivalent salary
- 24,330
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Learning Support Assistant. This role primarily involves providing English and Maths support for a pupil or pupils in a variety of situations including within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and leading small groups. 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 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
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@grayswood.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01428642086
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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