Learning Support Assistant

We are interested in hearing from all candidates, regardless of where you stand in your career journey and support flexible working arrangements.

Your opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant, to join our established SEN department in providing appropriate support for our students enabling them to reach 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 42 academies or in our central team.
• Established in 2012, GLF is a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 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: September 2024

Contract type: Permanent

Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2

Working pattern: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only

Annual Salary: £21,544 - £23,582 (FTE)

Actual Salary: £16,088 - £17,447 (based on hours and weeks of work)

Closing date: 2 September 2024. We reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the stated closing date at our discretion.