SEND Learning Support Assistant

Southgate Primary, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  10 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: GLF Associate 2 Actual Salary - £21,441.00

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

Southgate Primary School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our committed team on a permanent basis.

Your Opportunity 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the educational journey of children with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored support, promoting independence, and ensuring every child can access an engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experience. If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and are looking to join a welcoming and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:

• A good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in working with children with significant and complex needs
• Ability to assist with pupils’ personal care, administer medication or  provide health care in line with school policy and Individual Health Care Plans 
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This role is perfect for someone who is dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their full potential within a supportive school environment.

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior 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.

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 2,000 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
• 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 - £24,751

Actual Salary:  £21,441.00

Hours: Term Time Only (39 Weeks) - 36.25hrs per week 

Closing Date: 30th Sept 2026 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.

About Southgate Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 267 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southgate Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southgate-primary-crawley

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