1:1 Learning Support Assistant

The Warren; Banstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Banstead is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who will provide essential support to enhance the learning and social development of young pupils. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic, and able to build strong relationships with children. Responsibilities include behavioural and social support for pupils, fostering their learning and well-being, and collaborating with team members and parents. This fixed-term contract offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community collaboration

Qualifications

• Dynamic, enthusiastic individual required to support learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children essential.
• Must be calm and objective in challenging situations.
• Teamwork and collaboration with outside agencies required.
• Clear communication skills with parents needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and social support for individual pupil.
• Assist in achieving positive learning outcomes and well-being.

Skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic

Ability to develop positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Overview

Warren Mead Infant and Junior Partnership is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who has a passion for supporting young people, helping to enhance their learning, and nurture their social and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a 1:1 basis, providing behavioural and social support, high-frequency intervention and regulation support for an individual pupil.


• Assist students in achieving a positive impact on their learning journey and well‑being.

Candidate Requirements

• A dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual.


• Ability to develop positive relationships with young children.


• Ability to remain calm and objective when faced with unusual or challenging behaviour.


• Ability to work as part of a team, including collaboration with outside agencies.


• Ability to relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve.


• Confident and clear communicator with parents.

About Warren Mead Schools

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warren Mead Infants and Warren Mead Juniors, our cluster includes the following other schools: The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Danetree Primary School, Cuddington Croft Primary and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This provides opportunities for working collaboratively with colleagues across the cluster, sharing expertise, and ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also offers career progression across the cluster and supports your professional development.

Trust Information

• 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.

Salary & Contract

£23,651 FTE (£17,662.17 - Actual)

Fixed term contract. Warren Mead Schools. Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual, looking for a rewarding term-time position? GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

Benefits

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.


• Flexible working options.


• Generous holiday allowance.


• Work life and family friendly policies.


• Employee wellbeing initiatives.


• Access to a staff benefits portal.


• Community and collaboration working model.

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.