Chestnut Park are seeking a caring and committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistant with experience in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and speech, language and communication needs. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of how to adapt learning and communication strategies to meet individual needs, helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all children can thrive.
Your Opportunity
Chestnut Park is proud of being an “Outstanding” School and our inclusive and creative approach to learning and holistic development for all children. Through our ever-developing globally diverse curriculum we enable all children to be successful and enjoy building on evidence led practice on our journey to excellence.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting the educational and personal development of a child with special educational needs. The successful candidate will assist in delivering tailored learning programmes, adapting resources to meet individual needs, and working collaboratively with the class teacher to assess progress and contribute to planning. This role also includes delivering interventions, supporting life skills development, and building strong, professional relationships with parents and wider staff teams to ensure the child receives consistent and high-quality support.
What we are looking for
- A good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting children’s learning in a school or educational setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
- Confident using IT to support learning and maintain accurate records
- Ability to motivate and engage children using a range of strategies
- Organised, with good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Professional, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives
- A clear understanding of safeguarding and the ability to uphold professional boundaries at all times
About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster
Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft 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 or Sept 2025
Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2 - £22,918.66 to £24,653 (dependent on experience)
Actual Salary: £17,799.88 to £19,146.86 (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Temporary
Hours: 32.5hrs per week - term time only
Closing Date:
Interview date:
Safeguarding Statement:
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.
