Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Godalming; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward’s School Witley seeks a part-time Learning Support Assistant dedicated to fostering inclusivity for pupils with diverse learning needs. This role involves aiding both individual and group support in various subjects while working closely with educational professionals. Prized for its rich heritage and supportive atmosphere, the school offers a rewarding environment to staff, complete with enticing benefits.

Benefits

Free school lunches

Free on-site parking

Use of gym and pool facilities

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Ability to support pupils' literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils in mainstream classes and provide 1:1 support.
• Collaborate with the SENDCO and Learning Support Team.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Support for Special Needs

Literacy Support

Numeracy Support

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education or Support

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new part-time Learning Support Assistant to join a flourishing boarding and day school set on an attractive 100-acre campus in a beautiful part of rural Surrey.

The successful applicant will be working as part of the Learning Support Team in supporting and including pupils in mainstream classes and some 1:1 support, particularly those who are included on the SEND Register and/or pupils who would benefit from catch-up literacy and numeracy.

They will work closely with the SENDCO and the team to support a broad spectrum of subjects and a number of pupils in the Senior School and to ensure that all pupils are supported according to their needs.

King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11–18 school for some 475 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities and competitive rates of pay.

For further details, please visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

To apply, please complete the Application Form via the Quick Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday, 27th June 2025.

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date; therefore, early applications are recommended.

King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.