Learning Support Assistant

Fulham Boys School; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing day

Free staff lunches

Cycle to work

Workplace nursery

Education Support EAP

Job summary

The Fulham Boys School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a strong ALN department. The successful candidate will work with students with additional needs and inspire boys across all key stages, including the 6th form.

TEFL qualification or experience at post 16 is desirable but not essential. The ALN department benefits from an experienced SENCO, dedicated LSAs and a wide range of resources.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with additional needs.
• TEFL qualification or experience of working at post 16 is desirable but not essential.

Job description

The Fulham Boys School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a strong Additional Learning Needs (ALN) department. The specifics of this role will be determined on the successful candidate's skills and experience. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working with students with additional needs. They will also inspire and motivate boys across all key stages, including 6th form. The ALN department has many strengths including an experienced SENCO, passionate LSAs and access to a wide range of resources. TEFL qualification or experience of working at post 16 is desirable but not essential.

About The Fulham Boys School

The Fulham Boys School, located in the heart of Fulham, is a highly successful and oversubscribed school with an excellent reputation in the local community. In 2024 the school sat in the top 3% nationally for progress at GCSE and matched this with equally impressive results in 2025. Having achieved 95% passes in English & Maths, the school is not only top of the borough for these core subjects but also the top state non-selective boys school in the country. More value is added through our thriving Sixth Form, with the school proud to once again achieve a positive progress score which places us in the top 30%, nationally for KS5 progress, completing a seven-year journey of academic excellence for our boys.

We offer all of our students an extended school day with all of our boys in school until 4:10pm Monday to Thursday and 2:45pm on Fridays. During this time, our extensive co-curricular offer enables students to take on a new sport and find their passion outside of the classroom. We want our students to leave FBS equipped for the workplace and life beyond.

What we offer

• 172 school days per year with 5 INSET days
• An annual staff wellbeing day where the school is closed
• Exceptional commitment to effective, evidence-based CPD that takes place on a daily basis and supports all staff to grow in their roles and prepare for future roles.
• Free staff lunches during term time plus free tea, coffee and biscuits in the staff room
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workplace nursery benefits
• Subscription to the Education Support employee assistance programme
• Half-termly ‘shining lights’ where staff nominate others for recognition
• Regular staff socials and sport
• Use of the on site gym

FBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.