SEN Learning Support Assistant

Marden Lodge Primary School is seeking a skilled and passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking team in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their individual needs and helping them to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Your opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team with immediate effect. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with children with SEN needs, particularly in the EYFS setting.

The successful individual will support the Class Teachers in delivering 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, respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life, and be a strong team player.

This will be a temporary contract (subject to EHCP funding).

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 Marden Lodge Primary School 

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village 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.

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: 15hrs per week, 38.6 weeks of the year 8.30am - 11:30am Monday to Friday

Salary: Associate 2 - £22,834 (FTE). 

Actual Salary: £8,101.03

Closing date for applications: 16 Feb 2025 

Interview date: TBA