Learning Support Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Actual Salary (Full time) £19,222.97
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Redhill, RH1 3PU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to gain classroom experience as a Learning Support Assistant in a growing secondary school?Your opportunity

Merstham Park School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support our students. This role will be well suited for candidates who are looking to start their career in teaching, experienced TA's looking for flexibility, or gap year students from universities. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at and we welcome flexible working arrangements (full time or part time). As a member of the team at Merstham Park School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising of 43 schools, we can support you with career pathways for progression.

We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at.

To review the Job Description and Personal Specification for this role please download the attached Recruitment Pack.

About Merstham Park School

At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed their potential.

As a growing school we are excited for the opening of our brand-new state of the art facilities that will benefit both our staff and the community. Our new build will be tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.

As the school grows the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for all staff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities.

Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum.

Why work at Merstham Park School

The welfare of our staff is of the utmost importance. The list below details some examples of how we support the wellbeing of all of our colleagues. To see our full offer, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.

Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning

Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school

An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice

A comprehensive development programme for all staff

A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another

A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning

What we are looking forBe enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.

Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare.

Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra-curricular clubs.

Experience of studying Mathematics, Science or English would be an advantage.

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 School Support Team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 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

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive 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

The Details:

Start date: ASAP Working hours: Full-time: 08.20–15:30, Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year Contract type: Permanent/Term-Time only Salary: GLF Associate 2 (£24,751 FTE) Actual Salary (based on full time): £19,222.97 Closing date: Monday 5th October 9am

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