Job Description

de Stafford School

Surrey
17,115.26 - 18,573.98 per year

Salary:

GLF Associate 2 - 22,918.66-24,872 | Actual Salary: 17,115.26- 18,573.98

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

28 September 2025

Job overview

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Join de Stafford School as a Learning Support Assistant and help empower students to achieve their full potential.

About de Stafford School:

de Stafford is a smaller than average mixed comprehensive school, catering to students aged 11-16 located in Caterham, Surrey. As a proud member of the GLF Multi Academy Trust since 2016, our core values - Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve - are integral to everything we do. These values reflect our commitment to providing students with an outstanding learning experience, that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world, and helps them build fulfilling futures.

While we recognise the importance of achieving strong examination results, we equally value a holistic education. Our approach balances a strong academic focus with an extensive and diverse enrichment programme, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.

Our teaching and associate staff members are highly valued, experienced and well-respected professionals. We believe that high quality professional development is crucial for excellent teaching. Continuous Professional Development (CPD), is embedded in our schools culture, ensuring that all staff, regardless of where they are in their careers, have access to ongoing growth opportunities.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to be:

Passionate about the students' learning and welfare Educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Maths A pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach Flexible and committed Keen to be part of the wider school community Why work at de Stafford School: An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasise staff well-being Exceptional opportunities for development An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT Recognition of previous school continuous service Onsite parking and other staff benefits

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 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 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:

ASAP

Pay Scale:

GLF Associate 2 - 22,918.66-24,872

Working pattern:

31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (0830-1515)

Actual Salary:

17,115.26- 18,573.98

Closing date:

28 Sept 2025

Recruiter contact:

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About

de Stafford School

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de Stafford School

Burntwood Lane, Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5YX
United Kingdom

+44 1883 347 818

de Stafford School, part of GLF Schools is based in Caterham, Surrey. We are a secondary school for children aged between 11 and 16. It is a non-denominational establishment.

Values and Vision

The school follows British values. This includes liberty of each student, the rule of law and democracy. It also values those who have respect for others and who are understanding of different religions. de Stafford aims a fun, engaging and stimulating curriculum for its students. The hope is for students to progress to the best universities. The pupils should aim to become life-long learners. It wants every student to feel valued and have self-worth while at the school. de Stafford also wants every child to develop into individuals who work hard and become a part of the local society.

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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 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 / Teacher Pensions 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 note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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