Learning Support Assistant at Cuddington Community Primary School in Ewell

Location: Salisbury Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7DD

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £24,691.00 Annually (FTE) pro rata salary based on working arrangements 32 hrs a week/39 weeks per year.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 13th Feb 2026

Start Date: 23 February 2026

Positions Available: 1

About This Role:

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual who is ready to make a real difference in the lives of our students. The ideal candidate will support teachers in adapting lessons, nurture student independence, and contribute to a caring, inclusive learning environment. Be part of a passionate team fostering growth, inclusion, and success for all learners. This role will be appointed on a fixed term basis until July 2026, when this role will be reviewed for the next academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering and evaluating learning programs, adapting materials to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Provide one-on-one and group support for students, including physical, emotional, and educational assistance.
• Maintain a safe and organized learning environment, supporting pupils’ well-being and fostering their independence.
• Undertake personal care routines, if required, and contribute to activity planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills (e.g., GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
• Enthusiasm, good listening skills, and an ability to follow instructions.
• Basic IT skills and understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Alignment with our values: Integrity, Partnership, Advocacy, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration.

Training will be provided, so prior experience is not essential, however an interest in 'Bringing out the Best' in every student/pupil in their learning outcomes.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Safeguarding and Further Information:

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.