Learning Support Assistant - Build Confidence & Skills

Philip Southcote School • Permanent • Not Specified, United Kingdom • 5h ago

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistantto join our team at Auriol Junior School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Auriol Junior School

Auriol Junior is a three-form entry junior school in Surrey with a deafunit in Epsom, Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools changing lives."

At Auriol, we work tirelessly to create an environment where children are continually supported and challenged, fostering growth and development. Our rich curriculum and high-quality teaching sparks curiosity and a desire for further knowledge in each child. At our school, children are given a wide range of opportunities where they may experience success and setbacks, nurturing resilience and adaptability. Our dedicated staff guide and support children in understanding their emotions and feelings, fostering their social and emotional development.

We view education as a shared endeavour involving not just our children, staff and local governing committee but also parents and the wider community. We are dedicated to working collaboratively, ensuring that every child receives the support and care they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Together, we create a powerful network of accountability and support, providing whatever it takes to achieve successful outcomes for the children we cherish

Details

Contract:Permanent, term time

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, 37 weeks per year, Monday-Friday 08:15-3:15

Generous workplace pension through LGPS
Condensed school year with a two week half term in October
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need.

Requirements include:

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
Collaborative and innovative
Committed, engaged and professional
Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Quick Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Please note: If you are viewing this vacancy on LinkedIn or another job board, clicking "Apply" will redirect you to our careers site, where you will need to complete our online application form.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 19th June 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

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