SEND Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Esher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Esher seeks a Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting students with diverse needs, contributing to their academic and personal development. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment in an outstanding school.

Benefits

Family-friendly term-time-only working

Professional development support

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site gym

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students is advantageous.
• A desire to contribute to students' learning and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in small group work or 1:1 sessions.
• Support up to 4 EHCPs within a class.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Motivational Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

SEND Learning Support Assistant
To commence June or September 2025
36.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per annum)

Our Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in assisting students with differing needs and abilities to maximise their potential and achievement. This role would suit someone, with or without existing experience, with a desire to make a difference to the life chances of students. In addition, if you are a graduate and considering teaching, this would be an excellent start to your career.

If teaching is your goal, we can offer hands-on experience and excellent CPD streams, students keen to learn, and a supportive team of colleagues.

A positive and flexible approach is essential. Other qualities required include patience, excellent communication and motivational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, building good relationships with colleagues and students. Experience of supporting students or relevant qualifications are advantageous, although full training will be offered to the right candidate.

A desire to actively contribute to the learning, personal, and social needs of students, while encouraging independence, is required. Key duties will include assisting and advancing the learning of identified students in a range of settings, including small group work or 1:1 sessions, and supporting up to 4 EHCPs within a class.

Hinchley Wood School is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted, 2023), inclusive, and high-achieving school on the borders of South West London. Oversubscribed each year, we have 1,355 students on roll, including 253 in our Sixth Form. We are one of the top 100 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. Hinchley Wood School has been ranked 18th in the Sunday Times Top Comprehensive Schools (2023).

Testimony from an LSA of two and a half years:

“Being a Learning Support Worker at HWS is a rewarding role. I love the fact that I can make a difference to the children not just academically but socially and emotionally also. Although the job can be challenging, it only adds to the sense of reward when I see the progress the children make. One of the things I enjoy the most is being part of a fantastic team. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment for the students. It's amazing how we collaborate and share ideas to ensure that each child's unique needs are met. The school itself is a wonderful place to work. The positive atmosphere and the dedication of the staff make a difference to our students’ learning. Seeing the impact we have on the students and their families adds to the sense of reward.”

We are looking for someone to work Monday to Friday across the school day: 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.00pm on Fridays (36.5 hours per week). The actual starting salary for 36.5 hours per week, for 38 weeks per annum, is £20,166 (FTA £23,737).

We offer:

• Family-friendly term-time-only working
• A competitive salary and annual performance progression
• Professional development support
• Two weeks’ autumn half term
• On-site gym and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution

If you have further questions prior to submitting an application or would like to discuss the role or visit us, please contact HR. Details can be found on our website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st June 2025 (9pm). We encourage early interest and applications and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Safeguarding Statement

Hinchley Wood 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 position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check.