Learning Support Assistant

GLF Schools; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GLF Schools as a Learning Support Assistant at Kilnwood Vale Primary. This permanent opportunity allows you to make a positive impact on pupils' lives by supporting their learning in a nurturing environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, dynamic, and have experience working with children, including those with special educational needs. Benefit from a supportive community and potential career progression in a collaborative educational setting.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working mode

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEN.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with young children.
• Calm and objective under challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum.
• Help children reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.
• Respond positively to the challenges of school life.

Skills

Motivated

Dynamic

Clear communicator

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

Salary GLF Associate 1 - Actual salary £18,347.56

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Kilnwood Vale Primary on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should:

• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• Have experience of working with children with SEN
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
• Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Kilnwood Vale Primary School

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

• 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

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
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working mode

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: 1st Sept 2025
• Hours: 33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only) 6.5hrs per day - 8.30 – 15.30 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Wed 7.5hrs - 8.30 – 16.30

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.