Reception learning support assistant

An exciting opportunity to join us as a Reception Learning Support Assistant in our Ofsted rated "Outstanding" School.

Have you got the drive, desire and dedication to make a difference to our children? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to play a key role in supporting children in Reception. Our school has a passion 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.

What we are looking for

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

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.

As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

We can offer you:

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, 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.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

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

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £23,914 FTE

Pro Rata Salary: £17,858.57

Hours: 31.25 hours a week - 8.30am to 3.15pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Grade: Associate 2.1 Pay Scale

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 26th June at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

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.