Job Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Join de Stafford School as a Learning Support Assistant and help empower students to achieve their full potential.
About De Stafford School
de Stafford is a smaller than average mixed comprehensive school, catering to students aged 11-16 located in Caterham, Surrey. As a proud member of the GLF Multi Academy Trust since 2016, our core values - Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve – are integral to everything we do. These values reflect our commitment to providing students with an outstanding learning experience, that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world, and helps them build fulfilling futures.
While we recognise the importance of achieving strong examination results, we equally value a holistic education. Our approach balances a strong academic focus with an extensive and diverse enrichment programme, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.
Our teaching and associate staff members are highly valued, experienced and well-respected professionals. We believe that high quality professional development is crucial for excellent teaching. Continuous Professional Development (CPD), is embedded in our schools culture, ensuring that all staff, regardless of where they are in their careers, have access to ongoing growth opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will need to be:
* Passionate about the students’ learning and welfare
* Educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Maths
* A pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach
* Flexible and committed
* Keen to be part of the wider school community
Why Work At De Stafford School
* An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasise staff well-being
* Exceptional opportunities for development
* An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
* Recognition of previous school continuous service
* Onsite parking and other staff benefits
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
* 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
* Start date: ASAP
* Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2 - £22,918.66-£24,872
* Working pattern: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (0830-1515)
* Actual Salary: £17,115.26- 18,573.98
* Closing date: 31 Aug 2025
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