SEN Learning Support Assistant

Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QH

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  22 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,939.72 to £18,221.61 (dependent on experience)

SEN Learning Support Assistant job summary

Marden Lodge Primary School is seeking a skilled and passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their individual needs and helping them to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to support the education and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities, adapt materials, and provide one-to-one or small group interventions. They should be proactive, professional, and committed to supporting pupils' well-being, behaviour, and personal growth, both in and outside the classroom. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a willingness to engage in training and contribute to pupil progress are essential.

This will be a temporary contract Maternity Cover) 

What we are looking for

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children in education, particularly those with complex SEND needs
• Knowledge of positive behaviour management techniques
• Basic IT skills (advanced skills desirable)
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and follow instructions
• Clear communicator who can explain tasks and engage children effectively
• Skilled in maintaining high-quality records
• Able to support personal care, administer medication, or deliver therapy programmes
• Calm under pressure, flexible, and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build appropriate relationships
• Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality
• Passionate about supporting children’s development and contributing to school life
• Alignment with the school’s mission and GLF core values

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

About Marden Lodge Primary School 

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, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village 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.

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 pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• 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

Hours: 31.25 hrs per week, 38.6 weeks of the year  8.30am - 15:15pm Monday to Friday

Salary: GLF Associate 2 - Point 1 £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,653 (dependent on experience) 

Actual Salary: £16,939.72 to £18,221.61 (dependent on experience) 

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-lodge-primary-school-and-nursery

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