SEND Learning Support Assistant

Cherry Fields Primary School; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,572 - 20,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration model

Job summary

Cherry Fields Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support a teacher with the education and welfare of a child with special educational needs, including one-to-one support and routine care activities. You will help deliver learning programmes and participate in daily classroom tasks to enable the child to reach their full potential.

This role sits within the GLF Banbury Cluster and offers a supportive leadership team, strong collaboration, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is desirable.
• Ability to work well in a team and also independently.
• Commitment to developing outstanding practice across GLF Schools.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with development and delivery of educational work for a child with SEN, on a one‑to‑one basis.
• Assist in day‑to‑day learning activities to help the child achieve their best.
• Contribute to a caring and structured learning environment within the Banbury Cluster.

Skills

Team player

Self‑motivation

Independent worker

Engage students

High expectations

Job description

Cherry Fields Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support the teacher with their responsibility for the development and exceptional education of a child with special educational needs, using routine supervision and care skills to support the child

This role would be supporting a child on a one to one basis and to assist in the delivery of educational work programmes for the specific child by participating in day to day learning activities, supporting the child so that they achieve to the best of their abilities. Ideally you will be an experienced Learning Assistant, but whatever your level of experience please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role.

At the GLF Banbury Cluster of Schools (Longford Park, William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields) you will be supported by a leadership team judged Outstanding by OFSTED.

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming primary school. Our schools have a passion for and, understanding of, what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your personal application statement demonstrates how your skills match what we are looking for.

What We Are Looking For

• Be enthusiastic and committed to work well as part of a team, as well as being self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Be committed to developing and sharing outstanding practice across GLF Schools.
• Have the ability to enthuse and engage students in purposeful learning experiences
• Be dedicated to ensuring that all children achieve their very best.
• Be passionate about the children's learning and welfare.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Develop effective working relationships with parents/carers, staff, external professionals and the wider community.
• Be committed to personal career progression and enhancement.

About The Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. 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

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 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

• 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

FTE Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £23,914 Pro‑rata (actual) salary: £18,572

Hours: 8:15 am‑3:15 pm Monday – Friday 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

Candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event a suitable candidate is found.