Learning Support Assistant

Glyn School; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Career pathways and talent management

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Glyn School is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to work with students who have SEND needs across key stages. You will support students in class, monitor progress, and help remove barriers to learning while working closely with classroom teachers.

The successful candidate will be passionate about all students achieving their potential, proactive, flexible, and keen to play a part in the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students with SEND across key stages.
• Willingness to work with classroom teachers to enable learning.
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and out-of-class monitoring for students.
• Assist in removing barriers to learning and track progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Student potential

Pro‑active team member

Flexible and committed

Passionate about learning and welfare

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant eager for a new opportunity or looking to gain experience in an ‘Outstanding’ school? Glyn School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with students who have additional SEND needs. This position is ideal for both experienced Teaching Assistants and individuals aspiring to begin a career in education. We welcome applications from candidates at every stage of their professional journey.

Your opportunity

Glyn School’s SEND department plays an important role throughout the school. We are an enthusiastic and supportive department, who are committed to providing high quality teaching and support to our students. We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support students across all key stages in their learning. Prospective colleagues will be able to successfully support students from a range of backgrounds, with a variety of needs. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will provide in-class support, out of class monitoring for students, and enable them to overcome potential barriers to learning. At Glyn School, we have a strong focus on high aspirations and on improving outcomes for young people. Our dynamic and dedicated LSA team is a core element of this drive and ethos.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be passionate about all students achieving their potential
• Be a pro‑active member of the team with a can‑do approach.
• Be flexible and committed.
• Be passionate about the students’ learning and welfare.
• Be keen to be part of the wider school community.

About Glyn School

Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally. Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.

Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential.

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. 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 Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 30hrs a week, Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3pm (Term time only 39 weeks including INSET)

Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2.1 - 2.3 £23,914 - £24,026

FTEActual Salary: £17,144.23 - £17,224.52

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September at 9.30am

Interview Date: Friday 4th September 2026