Join Our Team: Learning Support Assistant (ASD Centre, Chandlers Field Primary Academy)
Start Date: 01 September 2026
Shortlisting: 13 April 2026
Interviews: Monday 20 April 2026 and Thursday 23 April 2026
Weekly hours: 30 working 6 hours per day Monday to Friday - working pattern to be confirmed; job shares will be considered.
Salary: Surrey PS3 FTE £24,330 (actual annual salary for 30 hours £16,981)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our specialist ASD Centre at Chandlers Field School. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, helping pupils with diverse needs thrive in a safe and challenging environment.
As a Learning Support Assistant at LEO Academy Trust, your primary mission is to assist in the delivery of specialist provision, care, and supervision for our pupils. You will be at the heart of the classroom, supporting children with neurodiversity and social communication difficulties.
What you will bring:
- An understanding of how children learn and experience supporting pupils in a school setting.
- Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and safeguarding procedures.
- The ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and pupils.
- A "can-do" attitude, a sense of humour, and the ability to use your initiative.
- A commitment to meeting the needs of every child (a Level 3 Diploma in supporting teaching and learning is desirable but not essential).
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent. We also provide access to extensive health and wellbeing support via our dedicated staff platforms.
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our due diligence, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search (including social media). To comply with statutory requirements, successful applicants must provide an enhanced DBS certificate, confirm their identity and right to work in the UK, and provide references with any gaps in employment fully explained. Verification of professional qualifications and overseas checks (where applicable) will also be conducted.
Application Process
PLEASE NOTE - YOU CAN ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE VIA THE LEO ACADEMY TRUST WEBSITE - leoacademytrust.co.uk
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
Reasonable adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
About Us
To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website - leoacademytrust.co.uk
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Chandlers Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position. Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.