1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Forge Wood Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Wood Primary School is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support an individual pupil with behavioural and social needs, delivering high-frequency interventions and regulation support to enhance learning and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will join a professional, caring team within GLF Schools, supporting pupil development and working closely with parents and external agencies. Term-time hours apply, with a 32.5-hour week and competitive salary details.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children
• Ability to stay calm and objective with challenging behaviour
• Able to work as part of a team, including with outside agencies
• Strong communication with parents

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and social support for an individual pupil
• Deliver high-frequency intervention and regulation support
• Support pupil wellbeing and learning journey
• Collaborate with school staff and external partners to support student progress

Skills

1:1 support

Positive relationships

Calm under challenging behaviour

Team player with outside agencies

Clear communicator with parents

Job description

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

Forge Wood Primary School 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.

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 full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Forge Wood Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster ofschools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary Schoolour cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School,Salfords Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School,Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Foundedupon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across thesouth of England
• Wework as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own uniqueidentity
• Committedto ensuring all children and young people receive the best possibleeducation

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Accessto our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexibleworking options
• Generousholiday allowance
• Worklife and family friendly policies
• Employeewellbeing initiatives
• Careerpathways and talent management
• Accessto a staff benefits portal
• Communityand collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751

Actual Salary: £19,222.97

Hours: 32.5hrs per week although we can also consider part time hours (Mon-Fri) - term time only.

Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th November 2026