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  • Job Title

    Learning Assistant

  • Location

    Crawley, West Sussex

  • Posted

    6th March 2024

  • Salary

    Associate 2, Point 1. FTE £21,544 Actual £12,227

  • Hours

    Term Time

  • Description

    Forge Wood Primary School are looking for a Learning Assistant to join our school. You could be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, or a class teacher in a class of up to 30 childr ...

About Forge Wood Primary School

Aspire - Explore - Achieve

Forge Wood Primary School is a brand new two form entry primary school at the heart of the Forge Wood development.

In September 2016 we welcomed our first class of reception children now and have children up to Year 6 on roll 

When you join Forge Wood you will see that our learning and teaching is based on our Aims for every child to Aspire, Explore and Achieve. Our rich and varied curriculum will provide opportunities to develop skills to be successful in the future. The emphasis will be teaching through engaging topics, where creative learning is linked through exciting and relevant contexts that meet the different interests and needs of all its children. Visit our curriculum pages to find out more.

We have now relocated into our brand new purpose built school. The amazing and unique design allows for the latest technology and innovation whilst making the most of the natural resources and the local environment. We are proud of our extensive facilities and would welcome you to visit our school to view them.

Reasons to join our team at Forge Wood

- Committed to making a difference to children's lives by supporting the work in our improving school- An opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a team committed to supporting the school

- A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, vibrant and fast growing community with excellent transport links

- A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools

- Recognition of previous school continuous service.

- Excellent CPD opportunities

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Collaborative Working

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GLF Schools promotes a cross-cluster collaborative approach, allowing colleagues to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. Through this cluster model, GLF Schools is committed to providing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School and Merstham Primary School.  

Proud to be part of GLF Schools

Where Children Grow, Learn and Flourish

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GLF Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust established in 2012. We believe that every child in our schools can achieve the highest academic standards whilst enjoying a vibrant, challenging and rich curriculum. What we say in our motto is true: "Where Children Grow, Learn and Flourish." Whilst operating as a part of a family, each of our schools has its own distinct character and culture which is respectful of its community and context but their utmost common ground is that it is our staff that make each school. Our collective GLF culture is built upon caring for our children and students by enabling our staff to provide the best possible education with the resources at our disposal.

We have a simple mission. "To be a supportive family of schools where together we grow, learn and flourish”


Thrive in a Career with GLF Schools

Joining GLF schools brings a wealth of opportunity both personally and professionally. Each school in our trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from a dedicated and experienced support team. GLF Schools will recognise your skills, encourage creativity and provide opportunities for you to grow, learn and flourish. As a member of staff you can expect GLF to invest in your career progression, provide a bespoke career development plan and offer the potential to be fast tracked into leadership. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

For more information about the benefits of working for GLF, please click here to visit our GLF Careers page. 

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