Learning Support Assistant

# Learning Support Assistant

Employer:

Meridian High School

Location:

Croydon, Greater London Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time, Term Time Salary:
£18,572.91 + Outer London Weighting Allowance Posted:
14th July 2026

Expires:
31st July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1565280

Job Reference:
MHS
019
* Share :  Linked In  Facebook  X  Whats App  Email
* Print
* * Join our passionate team at Meridian High School as a Learning Support Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every day.
**** Your opportunity
** Meridian High School are seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive, dynamic and ambitious department. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational Learning Support Assistant to support identified students with SEND inside the classroom to ensure learning is accessible and progress is made.
*
* What we're looking for:

*** Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
* Passionate about positively changing the lives of children/students
* Basic IT Skills
* An effective communicator
* NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
* Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
*** About Meridian High School
** Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing thewhole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.
** Join the GLF Schools Community
** As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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 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

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
** The Details:
*
* Start Date:

ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1- £23,914 + Outer London Weighting Allowance Actual Salary: £18,572.91 + Outer London Weighting Allowance Hours of work: 32.5hrs per week (term time only)
Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Interview date: TBA### Attachments Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26

Learning Support Assistant JD MHS
019

Learning Support Assistant - PS MHS
019### Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities.

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
#J-18808-Ljbffr