Learning Support Assistant

GLF Schools; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join GLF Schools as a Part-Time Learning Support Assistant at Cuddington Croft Primary School. This role offers a unique opportunity to assist in children's development, support teachers, and gain valuable experience in a nurturing educational environment. Ideal for those looking to start or change their career in education, with flexible hours that fit family life.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Work life and family friendly policies

Access to a staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Ideal for career changers or those starting in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist Class Teachers in delivering learning activities.
• Care for children and supervise behavior during breaks.
• Support the day-to-day running of school activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Supportive

Education

A-C in Maths and English GCSEs

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking for a Part-Time Learning Support Assistant position in a friendly, high achieving primary school?

Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting the development of children in our school. The successful candidate will assist the Class Teachers in the delivery of learning activities, be responsible for the care of children, help with the day to day running of school activities and help to supervise behaviour at break and lunch times.

What we are looking for

Cuddington Croft Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, who, with guidance from the Class Teacher, will be responsible for the support, learning and development of our children. The right candidate will have A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English GCSEs and to have worked in a similar role before.

We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at. Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. This role would be ideal for someone looking for a career change and working hours which fit in with family life, or for someone looking to begin a career in education or childcare as it will offer you a broad range of hands- on experience and the perfect entry point into the profession.

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

About Cuddington Croft Primary School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth 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 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
• Work life and family friendly policies
• 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

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8.30 – 12pm - 38.6wks/yr (term time plus INSET)

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).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.