Learning Support Assistants

Queensmead School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Free Fitness Zone membership

BUPA Health Care Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Goals Soccer Centre access

Refer a Friend/Colleague Scheme

Job summary

Queensmead School in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join the Inclusion Department. You will support students aged 11–18 who experience learning difficulties, working within a dedicated team.

The role is term-time only (38 weeks) with hours 8.55am–2.55pm, rising to 3.30pm with unpaid breaks. The post is fixed term until 16 July 2027 and offers a comprehensive induction and access to staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11–18 with learning difficulties in class and small groups.
• Assist teaching staff to implement lesson plans and classroom activities.

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

NJC Scale, Point 3

£18,031 Actual Salary per annum (£28,221 FTE)

Monday to Friday, minimum 26.67 hrs per week

Term time only (38 weeks) per annum

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: Thursday 17th September (9am)

Queensmead is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed school. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students at both GCSE and A level. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success.

The Inclusion Department is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our hard working team. The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and an ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. They will be expected to support students, aged 11-18 years of age, who experience a range of learning difficulties.

This is a fixed term position until 16th July 2027 and will be reviewed at the end of this period.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.55am to 2.55pm, with unpaid breaks. All staff are invited to do paid break duties at the rate of £15 per duty (depending on availability). In addition to this you can choose to increase your working hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm and this will lead to an increase in your basic pay.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
• Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
• Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth over £2000)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
• Refer a Friend/Colleague Scheme

Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.