1:1 Learning Support Assistant

GLF Schools; Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal access

Community and collaboration model

Job summary

GLF Schools is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 behavioural, social and regulation support for a pupil within a Warren Mead cluster setting. This term-time role emphasises pupil wellbeing and learning progress in a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience with autism and the ability to collaborate with families and external agencies to tailor interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience or training in autism support.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Calm, objective, and able to work with outside agencies.
• Excellent communication with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and social support for a pupil.
• Deliver high-frequency intervention and regulation support.
• Work collaboratively with schools and external agencies.
• Support pupil wellbeing and learning journey.

Skills

1:1 support

Behavioural support

Team player

Calm under pressure

Communication with parents

Autism experience/training

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual, looking for a rewarding term-time position?

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.

If you're looking to join a professional and caring team that truly values its staff, we'd love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint a motivated Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis, providing behavioural and social support, high-frequency intervention and regulation support for an individual pupil. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about pupil wellbeing and committed to making a positive impact on a child's learning journey.

We are ideally seeking a candidate with experience working with children with autism or relevant autism support training, who can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of the pupil.

What we are looking for

• A dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual
• Ability develop positive relationships with young children
• Ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• A committed individual who is able to work as part of a team, including working closely with outside agencies
• Ability to relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve
• Be a 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 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
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

FTE Salary: £23,914

Pro Rata Salary: £17,858.57

Pay Range: GLF Associate Grade 2.1

Hours:31.25hrs - Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm (Term time 39 weeks)

Closing Date: Monday 31st August at 11.59pm

Interview Date:W/C 7th September 2026

Attachments

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1.1 LSA - PS 2026

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).

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.