Marden Lodge are seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis (initially until the end of the academic year, pending a review of staffing needs). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities, working closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored interventions and create an inclusive, positive learning environment.
Your opportunity
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting the education and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Working closely with the class teacher, you’ll help deliver tailored learning experiences, adapt materials, and implement interventions that promote academic progress and life skills. You’ll play a key part in fostering positive behaviour, ensuring well-being, and maintaining strong communication with parents and professionals. This is an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive learning environment while developing your expertise through ongoing training and collaborative teamwork.
What we are looking for
- Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Ability to support learning activities, clarify instructions, and engage children effectively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records.
- Good communication skills, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Flexible, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a positive impact on children’s lives.
- Experience working with children with significant or complex needs is beneficial but not essential.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Marden Lodge Primary School
Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft 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.
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 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
Hours: 31.25 hrs per week, 38.6 weeks of the year 8.30am - 15:15pm Monday to Friday
Salary: GLF Associate 2 - Point 1 £23,651
Actual Salary: £17,481.01
Closing date for applications: 30 Nov 2025
Interview date: TBA
Contract Type: Fixed term contract (initially until the end of the academic year) pending a review of staffing needs.
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.
