SEN Learning Support Assistant
Greenway Junior School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JS5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 8.30am - 3.10pm, 5 days per week (30min unpaid lunch)
Contract type
- Fixed term - until August 2025
Pay scale
- GLF Specialist Point 1 - £26,272 (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s education? Greenway Junior School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term contract until August 2025.
Your opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to support an individual pupil, helping them to thrive both academically and personally in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you have the patience, enthusiasm, and commitment to support children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!
What we are looking for
- A good general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C or above.
- An NVQ Level 2 in Teaching Assistance / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent).
- Experience working in an educational setting, supporting children's learning and development.
- Strong IT skills, with the ability to use a range of software to support learning.
- The ability to clarify and explain instructions, ensuring pupils remain engaged and motivated.
- A proactive and organised approach, able to plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
- A team player, able to work under the direction of the class teacher while also using initiative.
- A patient and compassionate nature, with a passion for supporting children’s progress and well-being.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Greenway Junior School
Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Greenway Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham 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.
What the school offers its staff
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 model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
Further details about the role
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Specialist £26,272 FTE
Actual Salary: £19,368.35
Hours of work: 8.30am-3.10pm, 5 days per week (30min unpaid lunch)
Closing Date: 30 March 2025
Interview date: TBA
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Greenway Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 309 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greenway Junior School website
- Email address
- ecornell1@glfschools.org
Greenway Academy is a KS2 School with a vibrant learning community which offers support for the development of all children
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