Learning Support Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme for CS

Complimentary drinks

Employee counselling

Recommend a teacher bonus scheme

Priority admission for staff children

Season ticket travel loan

Job summary

West London Free School Primary in London is seeking a Learning Support Officer to help teachers create an inclusive learning environment where every pupil can access the curriculum. You will lead small groups and support delivery of interventions such as speech and language therapy and occupational therapy.

Starting Sept 2025, the role carries startup demands in a new school. The post requires DBS checks and safeguarding vigilance, with a supportive culture and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Child protection screening including DBS check
• Willingness to declare all convictions and cautions, including spent ones

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum
• Lead and support small groups of pupils independently
• Deliver and assist with planning external interventions, including speech and language and occupational therapy

Skills

Numeracy

ICT skills

Excellent English

Calm under pressure

Organised

Flexible

Collaborative

Resilient

Lead small groups

Independent delivery

Job description

This Learning Support Officer post at West London Free School Primary reports to the phase leader and senior leadership team. Its core is helping teachers create a learning environment in which every pupil can access the curriculum, including leading small groups and supporting external interventions such as speech and language and occupational therapy. The school is new, so the post carries start-up demands. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is September 2025.

What the job involves

• Assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables all children to access the curriculum
• Lead and support small groups of pupils independently
• Deliver and assist with planning external interventions, including speech and language and occupational therapy

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent numeracy and ICT skills
• Exemplary standard of written and spoken English
• Calm and professional manner with pupils
• Organised, flexible, collaborative and resilient
• Prepared to lead and support small groups independently

Checks & eligibility

• Child protection screening, including DBS check and checks with past employers
• Willingness to declare all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected

Other

• Belief that every child can and will succeed
• Highest ambitions for pupils, the school and yourself

What’s offered

• Happy and supportive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Complimentary drinks
• Employee counselling
• Recommend a teacher bonus scheme
• Priority admission for staff children after two years' service
• Season ticket travel loan