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Learning Assistant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Your opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for two Learning Assistants to join our team; one full-time and one part-time position. 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 children's 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.

  • Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 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


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 Teachers 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

School: Manor Primary School 

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Associate Staff pay range FTE £21,544 - £23,582 (Actual £16,732 - £19,596)

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week) and 8:30 - 1pm (22.5 hours per week), term time + inset days (39 weeks) 

Contract: Permanent

Job Expires: 4th November 2024 

Interviews: TBC with shortlisted candidates

Shortlisted candidates might be contacted before the closing date. 

If you would like a tour of the school, please contact reception


How to apply

To apply for this vacancy please click here: https://manorprimaryschool.schoolrecruiter.com/jobseekers/job/learning-assistant-1448782/?src=oxfordshirecouncil


Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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