Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certified CPD programmes

Wellbeing package

Financial wellbeing coaching

24/7 GP service

Counselling including CBT

Personal healthcare cash plan

Virtual health resources

Onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Dormers Wells High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027. The role focuses on clear communication with children, parents, carers and external agencies, and on working within school procedures. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 16.30, term time plus one week of holidays.

DBS check required and eligibility to work in the UK is essential. The post offers CPD training access, wellbeing and health support, and a range of health and

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively and accurately, orally and in writing, with children, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Be flexible, hardworking and able to work under pressure.
• Follow Trust procedures, use own initiative and work well in a team.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with children, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Work within school procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learners' needs.

Skills

Communicate clearly

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A fixed-term Learning Support Assistant post at Dormers Wells High School, running to 31 August 2027 in the first instance. The work centres on communicating clearly with children, parents, carers and outside agencies, and on working within school procedures. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 16.30, in term time plus one week of the school holidays. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK and pass an enhanced DBS check.

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively and accurately, orally and in writing, with children, parents, carers and external agencies
• Be flexible, hardworking and able to work under pressure
• Follow Trust procedures, use own initiative and work well in a team
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

What's offered

• Certified CPD programmes and access to training and qualifications
• Wellbeing package with physiotherapy, flu vaccinations and nursing support
• Financial wellbeing coaching and menopause support, including counselling
• 24/7 GP service
• Counselling including CBT, emotional support and face-to-face sessions
• Personal healthcare cash plan
• Virtual health resources including nutrition advice, fitness programmes and online health assessment
• Onsite parking and Cycle to Work Scheme