SEND Learning Support Assistant
Salfords Primary School and Nursery, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BQ19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
7 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 November 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
- £18,368.65 to £19,896.33 (DOE)
SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary
Join Salfords Primary School as a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant!
Your opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional SEND learning support assistant to join our inclusive school who has a passion for and experience in supporting the inclusion of neurodivergent children who are motivated and excited about being active members of our school community, and sometimes need intensive support to navigate social interactions and to regulate their emotions.
We know we're looking for someone who is brilliant at building relationships, is consistent, can hold boundaries and has high expectations whilst being warm and kind. Our children need someone who will support them to know they belong in our school, who is invested in working in partnership with our families and who is a great communicator.
Whilst being our greatest privilege, working with children can be demanding. We will ensure that you are supported by providing ongoing professional development and supervision to support you in your role, which will include Team Teach training as part of your induction and the option of supervision from an Educational Psychologist or Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. If you are looking to build up your experience with children and in a school setting before taking on further post-graduate training in Educational Psychology or as a BCBA this could be a great option for you.
What we're looking for:
- Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- 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: 5th January 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £23,651 to Max £25,618
Actual Salary: £18,368.65 to £19,896.33 (DOE)
Hours: 32.5hrs per week Mon-Fri Term Time Only (job share also considered)
Closing Date: 7th December 2025
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 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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