Learning Support Assistant – Part Cheerleader, Part Academic Ninja

Kingswood House School; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Tea/coffee available

Job summary

Kingswood House School in Epsom seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support students with maths and English tasks, both in the classroom and one-to-one. You’ll work with teachers to adapt resources, boost confidence, and help students stay focused through exam periods.

The role prefers GCSEs in English and Maths and values experience with ASD or PDA, though not essential. The position is a 12-month contract at the KHS pay scale.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience with ASD & PDA would be desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom and one-to-one (sometimes both at the same time).
• Helping pupils to stay focused, engaged, and occasionally upright.
• Collaborating with teachers to adapt resources, boost confidence and decode teenage handwriting.
• Offering gentle encouragement (and maybe snacks) during exam season.

Skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Part Cheerleader, Part Academic Ninja

Learning Support Assistant – Part Cheerleader, Part Academic Ninja

Start Date: at earliest convenience
Contract: 12 months
Salary: KHS Pay scale, dependent upon qualifications and experience

Do you have the awareness and adaptability to support teenagers through the challenges of their academic journey? Can you clearly explain Pythagoras’ theorem while managing classroom distractions and staying tuned in to teenage interests such as pop quizzes and TikTok trends?

If so, we need you.
Our vibrant independent school (ages 7–16) is looking for a brilliant Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You’ll be the extra brainpower, the calm, and the reason a student finally gets algebra.

The Role:

• Supporting students in the classroom and one-to-one (sometimes both at the same time).
• Helping pupils to stay focused, engaged, and occasionally upright.
• Collaborating with teachers to adapt resources, boost confidence and decode teenage handwriting.
• Offering gentle encouragement (and maybe snacks) during exam season.

What You’ll Bring:

• Patience, positivity, and the ability to keep a straight face during unexpected Shakespeare interpretations.
• An interest in education and supporting young people through the ups, downs and essay deadlines.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Previous experience with with ASD & PDA would be desired but not essential.

We Offer:

• Limitless tea, coffee, toast and free lunch (yes, even pudding)
• Real experience in the world of education – ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists or general world-improvers.

If you believe in young people, love learning (and laughter), and can spot a misplaced decimal from 20 paces, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now – and bring your highlighter.