1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team

Job summary

Greenshaw High School, part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with complex neurodivergent needs, including ADHD. The role emphasizes safeguarding, 1:1 academic and behavioural support, and close collaboration with teachers, the Inclusion Team and pastoral leads to enable curriculum access and independent skills development.

Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care or community settings.
• Understanding of ADHD and its impact on working memory, impulse control and executive functioning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with colleagues and parents, with safeguarding at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 academic, environmental and behavioural support.
• Collaborate with class teachers, Inclusion Team and pastoral leads.
• Support pupil during exams and assessments and help with independence and time management.

Skills

ADHD awareness

1:1 support

Professional communication

Safeguarding

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and committed individuals to join Greenshaw High School as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, direct 1:1 academic, environmental and behavioural support for a specific pupil with complex neurodivergent needs (specifically Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder presenting as executive dysfunction, working memory challenges and emotional dysregulation).

Full, specialised training will be provided to the successful candidate. Working in close collaboration with class teachers, the Inclusion Team and pastoral leads, the primary aim of this role is to safeguard the pupil’s emotional wellbeing, facilitate their full access to a high-quality mainstream curriculum and strategically scaffold their independence, time management and self-regulation.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting learning and fostering independence
• Collaboration and professional growth
• Support in exams and assessments

We're looking for someone who:

• Understands how ADHD affects working memory, impulse control and executive functioning
• Has proven experience working with children or young people (this could be within an educational, care or community/youth setting)
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and sensitively with colleagues and parents
• Committed to the safeguarding of children

Why join Greenshaw High School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive secondary school situated in Sutton, South West London. We are proud of our strong local reputation, having over 4,000 applications for 300 places in September 2024.

In October 2024 the hard work of our students and staff was recognised by Ofsted. The inspection team described the school as offering "an exceptional standard of education", using the words "flourishing", "inclusive" and "friendly" to describe our school. In the report Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Sixth Form and Leadership & Management were all graded as Outstanding.

We have a very diverse population of students, offering a comprehensive range of opportunities for colleagues who work here. Our students - of all groups - have done incredibly well over the last few years, with our GCSE achievement always being at least in the top 20% of the country, and over 60 Sixth Form students attending Russell Group universities each year. Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 13th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.