Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Richmond; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school near Richmond Park seeks a Learning Support Assistant for a one-year contract role. This position involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs within the classroom environment, fostering their development and learning experience. Ideal candidates will be committed individuals who enjoy working with young people and have strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people is an advantage.
• Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs in the classroom.
• Provide individual or small group withdrawal work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to working with young people

Education

Good level of education

Job description

Job Overview

39 weeks a year/08.30 – 15.00

Three posts available – one year contract

Are you passionate about learning?

Do you love working with young people?

Are you a team player with good interpersonal skills?

Christ's School is located near to Richmond Park and is a truly inclusive and comprehensive Anglican school which provides for students of every faith and every background and has attained an excellent reputation within the local community. Its strong Christian ethos permeates all aspects of the school's work and this has had a marked impact in securing excellent outcomes in each student's personal development, based on good relationships at all levels.

We are looking for a committed person who enjoys working with young people, to join our small, over-subscribed school on the edge of Richmond Park in South West London.

The role of Learning Support Assistant is to support students with Special Educational Needs. The students will be supported mainly in the classroom with a small amount of individual or small group withdrawal work.

Applicants should have a good level of education and should be able to help students in a wide variety of subjects. Experience of supporting young people would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Tel: [phone]

www.christs.richmond.sch.uk

Please email your completed application form and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria detailed in the application pack, to Julia Ralph, H.R. Manager at: [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am, Monday, 30 June 2025 with interviews to follow thereafter.

Christ’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.