Learning Support Assistant

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST; Ealing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Membership of GDST flexible pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on fees for GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Ealing seeks a caring Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for Year 12 students. The role involves close collaboration with the Director of Progress & Inclusion to ensure students receive essential learning and pastoral support. Ideal candidates will be personable, empathetic, and well-versed in child protection issues, contributing to a supportive learning environment. This part-time position offers competitive terms and benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an educational setting is advantageous.
• ELS training is a desirable qualification.
• A strong capacity for individual attention to students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one support for students in Year 12.
• Offer individual attention to help students achieve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff on student development needs.

Skills

Personable and empathetic

Knowledge of child protection issues

Ability to respond to student needs

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent day schools, has an exciting opportunity for a caring Learning Support Assistant to work with students in our senior school, providing one‑to‑one support.

Working closely with the Director of Progress & Inclusion, you will offer key learning and pastoral support, ensuring that students are appropriately supported in every aspect of their development, be it academic, practical, behavioural or social. You will work on a one‑to‑one basis with two students in Year 12, helping them navigate their learning with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one learning and pastoral support for students in Year 12.
• Offer individual attention and reassurance to help students achieve their intended learning outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Progress & Inclusion and other staff.
• Maintain understanding of child protection issues and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Personable and empathetic individual with relevant experience in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of child protection issues essential; ELSA training desirable.
• Ability to understand and respond to student needs, giving appropriate level of individual attention.

Schedule: Part‑time, 21.6 hours per week across 5 days with flexibility.

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we offer a variety of benefits:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression.
• For support staff: Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
• 36‑week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2‑week half term in the Autumn.
• 36 hour working week for full time support staff.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year).
• In‑school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym.
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Education and Other
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on the 7th, 8th and 9th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider applicants and may have to close the interviews early.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

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