Learning Support Assistant

Wood Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood End Park Academy in Hayes, West London, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for the SENd Unit. The role is permanent, part-time (30 hours per week, 38.6 weeks per year) with a salary of £21,388–£22,324.

You will join a supportive, collaborative staff team and contribute to helping pupils achieve their best. Closing date is 31st December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people.
• Proactive, positive, calm and flexible.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Committed to pupils' success.

Skills

Experience supporting youths

Proactive

Calm and flexible

Excellent communication

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SENd Unit at Wood End Park Academy

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Job Reference # EDV/2026/WEPA/12703

Location Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2PD

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £21,388.00 - £22,324.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week 30

Weeks Per Year 38.6

Closing Date Midday, Thu 31st Dec, 2026

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) As and when we receive successful applications.

About this Role

Learning Support Assistant - SENd Unit

Salary (actual): £21,388 - £22,324

Grade: 4, SCP 7 - 10

Hours: 30 hours per week

Work Pattern: term time + 3 inset days (38.6 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Wood End Park Academy is home to over 900 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who has high expectations of themselves and is committed to improving the lives of our children. The successful candidate will be part of a strong team of teachers and experienced support staff.

We are looking for individuals who:

• have experience of supporting young people;
• are proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
• have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• are committed to working as part of a team;
• are resilient;
• share our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
• are dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

For the right candidate, we will offer:

• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

We do not accept CV's.

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.