Marden Lodge Primary School is seeking a skilled and passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and hardworking team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their individual needs and helping them to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to support the education and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities, adapt materials, and provide one-to-one or small group interventions. They should be proactive, professional, and committed to supporting pupils' well-being, behaviour, and personal growth, both in and outside the classroom. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a willingness to engage in training and contribute to pupil progress are essential.

This will be a temporary contract Maternity Cover) 

What we are looking for

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children in education, particularly those with complex SEND needs
• Knowledge of positive behaviour management techniques
• Basic IT skills (advanced skills desirable)
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and follow instructions
• Clear communicator who can explain tasks and engage children effectively
• Skilled in maintaining high-quality records
• Able to support personal care, administer medication, or deliver therapy programmes
• Calm under pressure, flexible, and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build appropriate relationships
• Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality
• Passionate about supporting children’s development and contributing to school life
• Alignment with the school’s mission and GLF core values

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 , 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 £22,918.66 to Point 16 £24,653 (dependent on experience) 

Actual Salary: £16,939.72 to £18,221.61 (dependent on experience) 

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2025 

Interview date: TBA

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.