EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Employer

Warren Mead Schools

Location

Banstead, Surrey

Contract Type

Fixed term contract

Hours

Full Time, Part Time, Term Time

Contract Length

Until 31st August 2026

Salary

£23,651 - £25,001 FTE

Posted

14th November 2025

Expires

27th November :30 AM

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1517995

Job Reference

WRN003

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An exciting opportunity to join us as an EYFS Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term basis in our friendly, high achieving school.

Have you got the drive, desire and dedication to make a difference to our children?

Do you relish the chance to be part of a driven, creative and supportive team?

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will support the class teacher in the delivery of learning and teaching activities in the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will be assisting the teacher in the classroom and within small groups or for individual children, running interventions. Training will be provided to help undertake these responsibilities where needed.

Applicants must hold a relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 or 3 qualified individual who will be passionate about children's learning, development, and welfare. Individuals who can assist in preparing the classroom, support the children and teacher with professionalism. Experience working within education would be desirable, however, the successful candidate will be able evidence their understanding of the role through their application and interview.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Warren Mead Schools

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Warren Mead Infants and Warren Mead Juniors, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Danetree Primary School, Cuddington Croft Primary and Floreat Wandsworth 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 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 Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• 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: As soon as possible

FTE Salary: £23,651 - £25,001 (dependant on experience and qualification level)

Pro Rata Salary: £17, £18,670.32

Pay Range: GLF Associate Grade

Hours: 31.25 hrs per week Monday – Friday 08:30 – 3:15pm (Term time 39 weeks)

Closing Date: Friday 27th November at 9.30am

Interview Date: W/C 1st 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.