1 : 1 Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Banstead seeks a motivated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil, focusing on behavioral and social development. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, able to build positive relationships with children, and work effectively within a team. This role offers opportunities for professional development across a cluster of primary schools, ensuring that all children receive excellent education and support.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience providing behavioral and social support to pupils.
• Commitment to making a positive impact on children's learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil's behavioral and social needs.
• Be an active participant in the pupil's learning journey.

Skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic individual

Ability to develop positive relationships with young children

Calm under challenging behavior

Teamwork with outside agencies

Clear communication with parents

Job description

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.

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.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

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.

GLF Schools Key Facts

• 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

• 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.

The Details

Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE Salary: £23,651

Pro Rata Salary: £17,662.17

Pay Range: GLF Associate Grade 2.1

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

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January at 9.30am

Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 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.

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.