Learning Support Assistant

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. Your Opportunity The successful candidate will predominantly work one-to-one with a student, while also supporting larger groups on occasion. They will work closely with teachers to support teaching and learning under the direction of teaching staff, and may take responsibility for delivering some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. This role may include providing support for students with physical or care needs, as well as helping to ensure full access to learning within the classroom. 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 Kindnes