Cherry Fields Primary School
Learning Assistant
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Learning Assistant
Class-Based Learning Assistant – Cherry Fields Primary School (GLF Banbury Cluster)
About the Role
Cherry Fields Primary School seeks to appoint a class-based Learning Assistant to join their hardworking and dedicated team.
The role involves supporting a class teacher as a generalist Learning Assistant, enabling deployment across the school. While formal experience is ideal, all applications are welcomed, and the supporting statement on the application will demonstrate your fit for the role.
This position is part of the GLF Banbury Cluster of Schools, including Longford Park, William Morris, Hardwick, and Cherry Fields, all led by a team judged Outstanding by OFSTED.
Your Opportunity
The Learning Assistant sits as a valued member of the team, offering generalist support within the classroom to enhance pupils' education.
Choosing us means being part of a compelling, inclusive primary school dedicated to:
- Inspiring students to achieve their best
- Offering excellent CPD opportunities
- Supporting growth within a strong, collaborative team
Before applying, please review the application pack (including job description and person specification), ensuring your personal application statement clearly matches the required skills and attributes.
What We Are Looking For
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Teamwork & Initiative: Enthusiasm, commitment to collaborative work, and the ability to self-motivate and work independently
- Sharing Excellence: Dedication to developing and promoting outstanding practice across GLF Schools
- Engagement & Enthusiasm: Pasionate ability to enthuse and inspire students in meaningful learning experiences
- High Standards: Commitment to ensuring all children excel academically and behaviourally
- Relationships: Strong connections with parents, staff, professionals, and the community
- Career Growth: Willingness to uphold personal development and professional progression
About the Banbury Cluster
Joining the cluster provides:
- A chance to collaborate with colleagues across four schools, sharing expertise and resources
- Exposure to elite practice and innovative teaching methodologies
- Career opportunities for cross-school progression
- Professional development tailored to aspiring educators
As part of this network, each school retains its unique identity while operating within a supportive framework.
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GLF Schools is more than an employer—it's a mission-driven community fuelling the future of education.
Our Commitment
- Values-Driven: Built on Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
- Scale & Seek: Servicing 43 primary/secondary schools across the South of England (serving 19,000+ pupils).
- Cohesion & Autonomy: A single organisation, yet k.Any schools maintain distinct identities.
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GLF Schools Employment Offer
Employees are encouraged to Grow, Learn, and Flourish through: ✔ Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) ✔ Flexible working options and family-friendly policies ✔ Generous holiday allowance (39 weeks × 32.5 hours/week) ✔ Staff wellbeing initiatives ✔ Career progression and talent development programmes ✔ Dedicated benefits portal ✔ A collaborative working model
Job Details
- Position Title: Class-Based Learning Assistant (GLF Associate 2 Point 1)
- Salary (Pro-rata): £23,914, adjusted to £18,572 annually (based on 32.5 hours/Tues–Sun; 39 instructor weeks)
- Hours: 8:15 AM–3:15 PM, Mon–Fri
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Posting: [Copy Certificate of appointment to GWP from the School,LLC controller (LLC)]
- Closing Date: 8th July 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Interview Dates: To be announced
Shortlisting may occur prior to the closing date. GLF Schools reserves the authority to close early if a suitable applicant is ready.
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