Learning Support Assistant

Milford School; Godalming; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly educational institution in Godalming is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support the learning and development of children, including those with additional needs. This role involves working in small groups and one-on-one, contributing to a supportive and welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and be team players dedicated to the well-being of all members of the school community. Opportunities for personal development and a pension scheme are also offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Childcare vouchers

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good level of spoken and written English is required.
• Ability to work on own initiative is essential.
• Strong communication skills to relate positively to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of all children, including those with additional needs.
• Lead teaching and learning under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.
• Work as part of a team and create an enabling classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to relate positively to children

Ability to use relevant technology/equipment

Team player

Positive can-do attitude

Job description

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Are you an enthusiastic person looking to work in a friendly school? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant at Milford School in Godalming. We wish to appoint a member of staff from January 2026 - to Aug 2026. The role will be to support the learning and development of all children, including those with additional needs. The position will be working with small groups and at times on a 1:1 basis with some children. The ideal hours for this role would be Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:15 pm

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Leading teaching and learning under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo
• Work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills, a sense of humour and the ability to share ideas and learn from each other
• Working with the teacher to create an enabling classroom learning environment
• Ensure safeguarding is at the heart for all children, following school procedures
• Appropriate training provided where required
• There is an option, for the right candidate with suitable experience, to undertake some Higher Level Teaching Assistant whole class cover (HLTA) at a higher level of pay

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fulfilling role working within a supportive, welcoming and friendly team
• Fantastic opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits such as childcare vouchers and retail discounts

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A good level of spoken and written English
• An ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology / equipment
• A positive can-do attitude
• An excellent team player with a commitment to the happiness and well-being for all members of the Milford team

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response and may interview before the expected interview date. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

You will be contacted by telephone or email if we would like to see you for an interview. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful at this time.

Closing Date 16th January 2026

Interviews to take place 23rd January 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Milford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be made on the successful candidate's credentials, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. References will be requested prior to interview, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form.