Join Salfords Primary School as a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant! 

Your opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional SEND learning support assistant to join our inclusive school who has a passion for and experience in supporting the inclusion of neurodivergent children who are motivated and excited about being active members of our school community, and sometimes need intensive support to navigate social interactions and to regulate their emotions.

We know we're looking for someone who is brilliant at building relationships, is consistent, can hold boundaries and has high expectations whilst being warm and kind. Our children need someone who will support them to know they belong in our school, who is invested in working in partnership with our families and who is a great communicator. 

Whilst being our greatest privilege, working with children can be demanding. We will ensure that you are supported by providing ongoing professional development and supervision to support you in your role, which will include Team Teach training as part of your induction and the option of supervision from an Educational Psychologist or Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. If you are looking to build up your experience with children and in a school setting before taking on further post-graduate training in Educational Psychology or as a BCBA this could be a great option for you.

What we're 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 full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Salfords Primary School 

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary , our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School and 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.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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: 5th January 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £23,651 to Max £25,618

Actual Salary: £18,368.65 to £19,896.33 (DOE) 

Hours: 32.5hrs per week Mon-Fri Term Time Only (job share also considered) 

Closing Date: 7th December 2025 

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.