Learning Support Assistant Opportunity
Our fabulous Primary School in Leatherhead is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. We are looking for someone who will support our children to achieve their best and fill them with a joy of learning. Our motto is ‘all things are possible for one who believes’ and we are committed to this vision in our teaching and across all school life.
We are happy to train people so experience in a similar role is not vital. What is vital is that you enjoy working with children and find pleasure and excitement in helping children to learn new things, discover their talents and support them to overcome the difficulties they can face.
This permanent position is open for a September 2025 start. We are looking for 5 full days a week (8.45am to 3.30pm) You would mostly be working with children in upper KS2 so children aged 9 to 11.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the following qualifications GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• Is a creative, forward thinking person who has high expectations of the children
• Is enthusiastic with a sense of humour
• Able to display a confident, positive and pro-active attitude towards pupils and their work
• Can manage and organise their time effectively
• Enjoys working collaboratively with others
• Is comfortable with administering basic first aid
• Is flexible and adaptable and relishes new challenges
What we offer you
• The School benefits from being a modern bespoke building and is set in beautiful grounds, with excellent transport links, walking distance from Leatherhead station and ample onsite parking.
• Graded ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted Report March 2025
• Creative & Modern ethos
• Brilliant staff team – Welcoming and supportive
• A commitment to staff development
• A commitment to staff wellbeing with an established well-being team and a focus on workload management
• An approachable and supportive governing body
• A school located in the South East Surrey close to many areas of outstanding natural beauty
If you are you looking to start/develop your career alongside a friendly and supportive team in a dynamic and creative environment then please contact Rob Clement for more information about the role. Visits to the school are very welcome!
Interviews will be 16/17 July
The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake or currently hold an enhanced DBS disclosure
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.