Learning Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for a Learning Support Assistant position in a friendly high achieving primary school

Your opportunity

We currently have a vacancy a Learning Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Assistant at any stage in their career to join Manor Primary School which forms part of our Didcot cluster of schools. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

Please read the application pack which includes the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your personal application statement demonstrates how your skills match what we are looking for.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to work well as part of a team as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Be committed to developing and sharing outstanding practice across GLF Schools.
• Have the ability to enthuse and engage students in purposeful learning experiences
• Be dedicated to ensuring that all children achieve their very best.
• Be passionate about the childrens learning and welfare.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Develop effective working relationships with parents/carers staff external professionals and the wider community.
• Be committed to personal career progression and enhancement.

About The Didcot Cluster

Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris Longford Park Hardwick and Cherry Fields. 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 2000 colleagues and over 16000 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
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Associate 2 - 22918.66 FTE

Actual Salary: 17799.88

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week) term time Inset days (39 weeks)

Contract:Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 15th June at 11.59pm

Interview Date: w/c 16th June 2025

Shortlisted candidates might be contacted before the closing date.