At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in a dynamic classroom environment and engage in extra-curricular activities.
- Company: Join Merstham Park School, a values-driven institution focused on igniting a passion for learning.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and comprehensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with endless career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for education and a passion for student welfare; experience in Maths, Science, or English is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 19223 - 19223 £ per year.
Are you looking to gain classroom experience as a Learning Support Assistant in a growing secondary school? Merstham Park School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support our students. This role will be well suited for candidates who are looking to start their career in teaching, experienced TA's looking for flexibility, or gap year students from universities. We welcome flexible working arrangements (full time or part time).
As a member of the team at Merstham Park School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising of 43 schools, we can support you with career pathways for progression.
About Merstham Park School: At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed their potential. As a growing school, we are excited for the opening of our brand-new state of the art facilities that will benefit both our staff and the community.
Our new build will be tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments. As the school grows, the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for all staff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities. Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience.
We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum.
Why work at Merstham Park School: The welfare of our staff is of the utmost importance. The list below details some examples of how we support the wellbeing of all of our colleagues:
- Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning
- Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school
- An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice
- A comprehensive development programme for all staff
- A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another
- A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning
What we are looking for:
- Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
- Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare.
- Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra-curricular clubs.
- Experience of studying Mathematics, Science or English would be an advantage.
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 School Support Team.
A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness.
Our 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
The Details:
- Start date: ASAP
- Working hours: Full-time: 08.20–15:30, Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year
- Contract type: Permanent/Term-Time only
- Salary: GLF Associate 2 (£24,751 FTE) Actual Salary (based on full time): £19,222.97
- Closing date: Monday 5th October 9am
Learning Support Assistant employer: Merstham Park School
Merstham Park School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for all staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development through comprehensive CPD opportunities and a culture of coaching, employees are encouraged to grow their careers within the GLF Trust's expansive network of schools. The school's commitment to staff wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and a values-driven ethos makes it an ideal place for those passionate about education to thrive.
