SEND Learning Support Assistant
Salfords Primary School and Nursery, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BQ7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
15 December 2025
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 December 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
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £7,488.75 to £8,111.58
SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary
Join Salfords Primary School as a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant for two days per week (Thurs & Fri) on a fixed-term basis until August 2027.
Your opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive school. This role requires previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in a one-to-one capacity, supporting children with additional needs. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for inclusion and experience working with neurodivergent children who are motivated and excited to be active members of our school community, but who sometimes need intensive support to navigate social interactions and regulate their emotions.
Your role will be pivotal in helping children feel they belong in our school and thrive both socially and academically.
What we're looking for:
- Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or 1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Ability to support learning activities, clarify instructions, and engage children effectively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records.
- Good communication skills, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Flexible, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a positive impact on children’s lives.
- Experience working with children with significant or complex needs is beneficial but not essential.
Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.
About Salfords Primary School
Our School sits within a established cluster of
schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary , our cluster includes the
following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School,
Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School
and 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.
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 Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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 - 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
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £23,651 to Max £25,618
Actual Salary: £7,488.75 to £8,111.58
Hours: 13.25hrs per week (Thurs 08:15-15:30 & Fri 08:30-15:30) term time only.
Closing Date: 12 Jan 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term until Aug 2027
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Salfords Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 404 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Salfords Primary School and Nursery website
School location
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