Learning Support Assistant

Esher-Church-of-England-High-School; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autumn half-term break

LGPS pension

Staff association

Free gym use

On-site parking

Job summary

Esher Church of England High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students with special needs, assisting teachers and enabling access to the national curriculum.

The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time patterns, typical 30 hours per week over five days, term-time. Starting pro-rata salary from £18,181, depending on contracted hours. Comprehensive induction and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• A good level of written and spoken English is required.
• Numeracy skills are required.
• Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in class to access the curriculum.
• Assist teachers and other staff in delivering learning activities.
• Support with behaviour, well-being and personal development to enhance learning opportunities.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy skills

Experience with young people

Job description

Learning Support Assistant
Up to 30 hours per week, term time only (37.6 weeks per year)

We have a number of Learning Support Assistant hours available and welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. We are happy to discuss a working pattern that suits the successful candidate(s), including the number of days and start/finish times.

Typical full-time hours are 30 hours per week, worked over 5 days (8.40am-3.10pm), although part-time and flexible working patterns will be considered.

Salary: PS4 (£26,080-£27,926 FTE). Starting pro-rata salary from £18,181 (30 hours per week), depending on contracted hours.

Do you have a desire to work as part of a team supporting young people in our school?

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with an enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff, providing assistance to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve maximum access to the national curriculum and to integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by students at the school.

This is your opportunity to have a real impact on the educational outcomes of our students. You will be working in class, supporting key students to access the curriculum, as well as ensuring that the well-being, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.

Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage. A good level of written and spoken English is required, together with numeracy skills. We offer a comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.

Esher High is an excellent performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.

A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Benefits include a 2-week autumn half term break, LGPS pension scheme, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 @8.00 am
Interview Date: Interviews Wednesday 4 November 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the following link for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy Esher Church of England High School - Policies & Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk). Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosureand Barring Service.