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We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Kilnwood Vale Primary on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate 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:
1. Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
2. Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
3. Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
4. Have experience of working with children with SEN
5. Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
6. Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
7. Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham 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.
8. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
9. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
10. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
11. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
12. 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
13. Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
14. Flexible working options
15. Generous holiday allowance
16. Work life and family friendly policies
17. Employee wellbeing initiatives
18. Access to a staff benefits portal
19. Community and collaboration working mode
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
20. Start Date: 1st Sept 2025
21. Hours: 33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only) 6.5hrs per day - 8.30 – 15.30 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Wed 7.5hrs - 8.30 – 16.30
22. Salary: Associate 1 - Point 1 £22,918.66
23. Actual Salary: £18,347.56
24. Interview date: TBA
25. Closing date: 22 Jun 2025
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).
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.