SEND Learning Support Assistant

Join Salfords Primary School as a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant for two days per week (Thurs & Fri) 

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: £7,488.75 to £8,111.58

Hours: 13.25hrs per week (Thurs 08:15-15:30 & Fri 08:30-15:30) term time only. 

Closing Date: 14th December 2025