Learning Support Assistant

Barnhill Community High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Barnhill Community High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work 30 hours per week, term-time plus 5 inset days, Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm. The role supports pupils, including those with special needs, under teaching staff guidance to enable access to learning.

The school is an Ofsted-judged outstanding institution with a strong focus on wellbeing and life quality for staff and students. It is part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership, offering a collaborative environment and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Flexible in approach to support the whole team.
• Qualifications in TEFL, TESOL or CELTA are desirable.
• Experience of working with students who have additional languages within relevant age groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Assist with development and implementation of SEND support plans and EHCPs.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs and implement related personal programmes (social, health, physical, medical, hygiene, welfare).
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure safety and access to learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certificates

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location

Barnhill Community High School

Salary

Scale 3 NJC5 - NJC6 £20,621 to £20,916 per annum

Contract Type

Part -time, permanent

Working Weeks

Term time only plus 5 Inset days (38 weeks per year)

Hours

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm.

About Us

Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.

Barnhill is part of Middlesex Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust which is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for young people, fostering inclusive learning environments, and nurturing a strong sense of community. With three schools under our care—Barnhill High School, Belmore Primary, and William Byrd Primary—our mission is to ensure every child has access to outstanding facilities that inspire success.

Staff Wellbeing

We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.

The Role

The LSA will work under the direct instruction / guidance of teaching staff and SENDCo and deputy SENDCo to undertake work / care / support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of SEND support plans and EHCP's
• Attend to the pupils personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, medical, hygiene and welfare matters.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to be constructive member of a cohesive and harmonious team by building positive relationships with colleagues and managers
• Ability to be flexible in approach in order to support the work of the whole team.
• Qualifications in TEFL, TESOL or CELTA
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with students who have additional languages within relevant age groups in a learning environment

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Full job description attached,

Further Information

Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

CVs will not be accepted.

We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted.

Please see link to the Child protection policy -

Child protection and safeguarding policy

Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Middlesex Learning Partnership is a disability confident committed employer.

Closing Date: 25th September 2026