Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join de Stafford School as a Learning Support Assistant and help empower students to achieve their full potential. Your Opportunity The successful candidate will predominantly work one-to-one with a student, while also supporting larger groups on occasion. They will work closely with teachers to support teaching and learning under the direction of teaching staff, and may take responsibility for delivering some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. This role may include providing support for students with physical or care needs, as well as helping to ensure full access to learning within the classroom. About de Stafford School: de Stafford is a smaller than average mixed comprehensive school, catering to students aged 11-16 located in Caterham, Surrey. As a proud member of the GLF Multi Academy Trust since 2016, our core values - Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve – are integral to everything we do. These values reflect our commitment to providing students with an outstanding learning experience, that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world, and helps them build fulfilling futures. While we recognise the importance of achieving strong examination results, we equally value a holistic education. Our approach balances a strong academic focus with an extensive and diverse enrichment programme, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education. Our teaching and associate staff members are highly valued, experienced and well-respected professionals. We believe that high quality professional development is crucial for excellent teaching. Continuous Professional Development (CPD), is embedded in our schools culture, ensuring that all staff, regardless of where they are in their careers, have access to ongoing growth opportunities. What we are looking for: The successful candidate will need to be: Passionate about the students’ learning and welfare Educated to GCSE level C o