Learning Support Assistant

Action HR; Cheam; On-site; GBP 18,203 - 22,248; Part time

Job summary

Cheam High School in Cheam, Surrey, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (188 days). Salary will be on CAN scale point 14 (£27,025 FTE, £20,226 pro‑rata).

The role is non-teaching and focuses on supporting students in their school life under the SENCo and senior leaders. As part of a team, you will collaborate with teaching and support staff, parents and external agencies, promoting learning and well‑being throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Support students' learning and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Work under the direction of the SENCo and Assistant Headteacher.
• Liaise with staff, parents/carers and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Working effectively with teaching and support staff at all levels, parents/carers, students and external agencies.
• Play a vital role in supporting students’ learning and well‑being throughout the school day.

Job description

Job Reference: kingstonandsuttonschools/TP/2013/75

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Term Time only, Permanent

Working Hours: 32.5

Location: Cheam

Closing Date: 07/09/2026

Job Category: Support Staff

Region / Division: Sutton

Job Introduction

Salary will be based on the CAN salary scale point 14 (£27,025 full time equivalent, £20,226 actual pro‑rata salary). The post is for 32.5 hours per week, term time only (188 days). The working day will start at 8.20 am and finish at 3.50 pm.

This is a non‑teaching post which gives the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life.

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be part of a team working under the direction of the SENCo and Assistant Headteacher, or allocated for day‑to‑day management to the Leaders of Mathematics, English, Science or other departments.

Key responsibilities include working effectively with teaching and support staff at all levels, parents/carers, students and external agencies.

You will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning and well‑being throughout the school day.

See Job Description for full details.

Further information and an application form are available from the “joining us / staff vacancies” page of the school website. Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form; CVs are not accepted. There is potential for salary progression. Training is provided.

Application instructions:

Submit your application to the Headteacher, Mr P Naudi, by 9 am Monday 07th September 2026 at the latest. If sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so we advise you to apply early.

Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8PW

Cheam High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre‑employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.

In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.

Cheam High School is an equal opportunities employer.