Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Action HR; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oaks Park High School in Carshalton is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils and support them across a varied curriculum. The role sits in a team under the SENCo, assisting with both mainstream and Horizon autism base provision and liaising with staff and families.

The successful candidate will help pupils access learning, support pupils with SEND, and contribute to a safe, engaging school environment. Term-time only, 33 hours weekly, with a start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Non-teaching role supporting pupils in school life.
• Work under the direction of the SENCo.
• Experience with Horizon autism base welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching and support staff at all levels and with parents/carers.
• Help pupils access a varied and exciting curriculum.
• Support students during lessons and in unstructured times as directed.

Job description

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Job Reference kingstonandsuttonschools/TP/2014/83

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Term Time only

33 hours per week, term time only, permanent

CAN 17-21

Working Hours:

08:15 - 15:45

Closing Date:

02/11/2026

Job Category:

Support Staff

Region / Division:

Sutton

Job Introduction

Start date - as soon as possible

CAN scale 14-17 (£27,971 - £28,505 per annum, full time equivalent. Term time only, 33 hours actual salary - £21,486 - £21,897 per annum)

Days:

190 days (188 term time days plus 2 staff prep days at the beginning of the academic year)

Working hours:

33 hours per week between 8.00am and 3.50pm, across 5 days.

Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.

We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following

‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’

‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’

‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’

‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’

The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2026.

We have produced a short video so you can gain an insight into working at Oaks Park High School. It includes some of the staff you will potentially be working alongside and can be found here.

The post:

This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life, helping them to access a varied and exciting curriculum.

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be part of a team working under the direction of the SENCo.

As well as the mainstream part of our school, Oaks Park High School is home to Horizon – the largest autism base in the country. This is a specialist provision, offering small teaching classes, that provides a bespoke curriculum for students with autism. Applications from those with experience in this area, or an interest to gain more experience in this area, are very welcome – please note this on your application form.

You will be expected to work effectively with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students and external agencies.

See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.