Job Description

Employer
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Location
Cheam, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
22,918.66 FTE (Actual 8,131.07)
Posted
15th September 2025
Expires
6th October 2025 09:30 AM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1506996
Job Reference
CUDPISA0925


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Are you ready to join a successful, nurturing, high achieving primary school as a Learning Support Assistant providing Pastoral and Inclusion support?

Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about pupil welfare and can make a difference to the learning journey of a child. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the behaviour, communication, social and emotional development of children across the school and will actively assist our Teachers and Inclusion Leader in supporting children both within and outside the classroom.



The role will be split between providing interventions through small group and one-to-one work with pupils to support their learning and academic progress and providing behavioural and pastoral support as a trained ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) and Thrive Practitioner.


Experience of a similar role or working in a primary school is preferred, however we would also welcome applications from candidates with a background of supporting young children in a different context.

What we are looking for

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who will have a specific focus on providing inclusion and pastoral support. This role is offered on a part time, term time only basis.



Please read the and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Cuddington Croft

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cuddington Croft, our cluster includes the following other schools; Warren Mead Infants, Warren Mead Juniors, The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth 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.

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 Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary:

22,918.66 FTE

Actual Salary:

8,131.07

Hours of work:

15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 12pm - 3pm, 38.6 weeks per year

Closing Date

: Monday 6th October at 9.30am

Interview Date:

Monday 13th October 2025 (Morning only)




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.