Learning Support Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - Actual Salary: £19,814.4
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crawley, RH10 3NH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Forge Wood Primary on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should:

Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated

Be able to develop positive relationships with young children

Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Be a confident and clear communicator with parents

Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or abovePlease read the full job description and person

specification for more information.

About Forge Wood Primary School Our School sits within a established cluster of

schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary School

our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School,

Salfords Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School,

Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham 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 Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded

upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the

south of England

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

Career

pathways and talent management

Access

to a staff benefits portal

Community

and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community

candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751 Actual Salary: £19,814.45 (based on 33.5hrs) Hours: Term Time Only - Preferably full time hours 33.5hrs a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 08.30 – 15.30 & Wed 08.30 – 16.30) although we are able to consider part time also. If part time would be your preference, please state this in your supporting statement. Closing Date: 27 Sept 2026 Interview Date: TBC

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