Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team.

Your opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful individual 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 Warlingham Village Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School is a happy, vibrant and forward thinking. We have a friendly and committed staff who follow our vision statement of Challenge, Inspire and Discover. The school sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warlingham Village Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft 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 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

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

The Details

Hours: 21.25 hours per week, 38.6 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 days)

      8.15am to12.30pm Monday to Friday

Salary: Associate 2 - £22,918 (FTE) Actual Salary £11,518.68

Closing date for applications: Sun 25 May 

Interview date: TBA