Learning Assistant (Whole School)

United Church Schools Trust; Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted school fees

Free lunch

Free parking

Life insurance

Health Cash Plan

Store & Gym discounts

Childcare vouchers

Car lease

Wellbeing site

Job summary

Banstead Prep School is seeking a proactive Learning Assistant to support children from Reception to Year 6 across classrooms and activities.

You will help individuals and small groups, join trips and events, and contribute to a warm, safe learning environment while assisting teachers with welfare and enrichment tasks.

Qualifications

• Adaptable to varied tasks and lesson times.
• Energetic and proactive in supporting learners.
• Positive and proactive attitude in a busy school environment.
• Confident work with children across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children from Reception to Year 6 in classrooms and activities.
• Assist individuals and small groups, including trips and events.
• Contribute to a warm, safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Support welfare and enrichment alongside teachers and staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Energetic

Positive attitude

Confidence with children

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational Prep school, Pre-school and Nursery, educating around 250 girls and boys aged 2-11. An inclusive and diverse school community, we are located on the outskirts of the village of Banstead, Surrey, with excellent transport links to London and the South East.Our vision is to be a school that challenges, develops, and nurtures every child, where every child is free to be themselves. We constantly strive to change and to improve, to deliver a modern education that prepares our children for an exciting future, encouraging them to aim high and dream big.Our school is young, vibrant, and thriving. We are committed to innovation and are always exploring ways to keep our forward-thinking curriculum fresh, challenging and relevant. We embrace change and are never afraid to shake things up to ensure we deliver the best for our children. We are ambitious about academic success, while ensuring that our children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, enabling them to be free to be themselves. Our broad, and exciting curriculum inspires curiosity, right from the early years. It goes beyond the academics; we are teaching skills for life along with a broad range of co-curricular subjects. We offer exceptional facilities, including a STEM centre, drama studio and expansive spaces for sports, featuring a full-sized astro pitch, netball courts, huge sports hall and indoor pool.We are not a feeder for any senior schools, we work to help parents identify aspirational but realistic school choices and prepare the children within the normal school timetable so that every child leaves us for their senior school of choice feeling valued, prepared, confident and ready to thrive.Our active and supportive parent community plays an integral role in our school, collaborating with us to raise funds for initiatives like new climbing frames and library enhancements.Banstead Prep School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Do you have a warm and positive approach, with a desire to unlock the extraordinary potential in every child? BPS are seeking a dynamic Learning Assistant to join our school community.

Learning Assistant – Fixed Term

Term Time (35 Weeks) | 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

As our whole-school Learning Assistant, you’ll be supporting children from Reception to Year 6, stepping into classrooms, helping individuals and small groups, joining trips, and being part of the events and activities that make school life so exciting. We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly adaptable and doesn’t love routine.
• Energetic with a can-do attitude.
• Positive and eager to take on a wide variety of tasks.
• Confident working with children of all ages, from our youngest learners to our oldest pupils.
• Ready to support learning, wellbeing, and enrichment in equal measure.
• A team player with a genuine commitment to making a difference.
• Offering flexibility to support our wraparound care provision

In return, we can offer:

• A role that places you at the heart of school life, from early years play to vital support for Year 6 heading into exam season.
• The chance to work in a supportive, friendly, and lively environment.
• A rewarding position where you are valued.

We are a dynamic and growing school, full of energy and ambition, with a recent ISI report with a rare significant strength. We are committed to innovation and are always exploring ways to keep our forward-thinking curriculum fresh, challenging and relevant. We embrace change and are never afraid to shake things up to ensure we deliver the best for our children. We are ambitious about academic success while ensuring that our children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, enabling them to be free to be themselves. Our broad, exciting curriculum inspires curiosity and goes beyond the academics, we are teaching skills for life along with a broad range of core subjects.

We offer exceptional facilities, including a state-of-the-art STEM centre and expansive spaces for sports, featuring a full-sized astro pitch. Our active and supportive parent community plays an integral role in our school, collaborating with us to raise funds for initiatives like new climbing frames and library enhancements.

We have a strong supportive staff team, who love to share ideas and initiatives. Our staff turnover is very low and our staff satisfaction very high, so this is a great opportunity to join us and really get involved.

As part of the United Learning group, Banstead Prep has a lot to offer. You will receive:

• Professional Development opportunities and access to a fantastic network of support
• Pension scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Free lunch and access to refreshments
• Access to free parking

And after 6 months you will have access to:

• Life insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Store and Gym membership discounts
• Childcare vouchers
• Car Lease Scheme
• Designated wellbeing site

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

The role is a fixed term appointment for the remainder of the academic year 2026/27 with the possibility of extension. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Closing date for applications is 17 October, we reserve the right to close applications early.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.