Learning Support Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking for a Learning Support Assistant position in a friendly and high achieving primary school?
Your opportunity
This is an exciting temporary opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting the development of children in our school. The successful candidate will assist the Class Teachers in the delivery of learning activities, be responsible for the care of children, help with the day to day running of school activities and help to supervise behaviour at break and lunch times.
What we are looking for
Cuddington Croft Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, who, with guidance from the Class Teacher, will be responsible for the support, learning and development of our children. The right candidate will have A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English GCSEs and to have worked in a similar role before.
We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at. Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. This role would be ideal for someone looking for a career change and working hours which fit in with family life, or for someone looking to begin a career in education or childcare as it will offer you a broad range of hands - on experience and the perfect entry point into the profession.
This is a temporary maternity cover role.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
What the school offers its staff
About Cuddington Croft Primary School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth 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
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date:February 2025
Salary:Associate 2.1 - £22,834.00
Actual Salary:£12,367.58
Hours of work:Monday – Friday 8.40 – 13.15 - 38.6wks/yr (term time plus INSET)
Closing Date: Wednesday 29th January at 9.30amInterview date: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: 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).