Learning Assistant

Are you an inspirational and passionate Learning Assistant looking to play a key role in ensuring our children are supported engaged and inspired in their learning

Your opportunity

William Morris School have a brilliant opportunity for a motivated and passionate Learning Assistant to join our growing school community and share our vision of high aspirations achievement and a genuine passion for learning.

Youll be responsible for assisting with planning preparation and delivery of lesson provision on an individual basis preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. Youll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure the students learning needs are being met.

What we are looking for

• Someone with high expectations who is committed to raising the achievement of all children
• The ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning
• A collaborative professional with the ability to contribute to provision planning
• An excellent role model to children colleagues and parents exemplifying our core principle of kindness
• A positive open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos vision and values of the school
• A member of the team who is able to build strong relationships with the many stakeholders in a school
• A colleague who is flexible positive and open-minded

About the Banbury Cluster

William Morris Cherry Fields Hardwick and Longford Park make up a newly established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. The Banbury cluster have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools work closely together to provide an outstanding educational experience to the local communities. The schools benefit from being able to share resources knowledge and best practice to support each other and maintain high quality teaching. Joining us will allow for opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional skills.

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 2000 colleagues and over 19000 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
• 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: September 2026

Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2.1 23914 FTE see pro rata below

Contract Type: Permanent term time (39 weeks per year)

Full time working Pattern:8.15am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week (salary 18572 based on 32.5 hours).

Part-time working Pattern:12.00 - 3.15 pm Monday to Friday 16.25 hours per week (salary 9286 based on 16.25 hours).

Closing Date: 4th June 2026 at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC