Overview
SEND Learning Support Assistant — Esher, Surrey
Fixed term contract — Hinchley Wood School and Sixth Form Centre
Job Details
SEND Learning Support Assistant — To commence ASAP. 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. 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 CPD streams, with a supportive team of colleagues and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
A positive and flexible approach is essential. Other qualities include patience, excellent communication and motivational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team to build good relationships with colleagues and students. Experience of supporting students or relevant qualifications are advantageous, though 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 include assisting and advancing 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) and inclusive high achieving school on the borders of South West London. We are oversubscribed each year with 1,355 students on roll, including 253 in our Sixth Form. We are among the top 100 performing schools in England and Wales for progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSEs, and were 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. The job can be challenging, but the reward comes from seeing progress. I value being part of a fantastic team that creates a supportive and inclusive environment. We collaborate to ensure each child’s unique needs are met."
Working Hours and Salary
Working 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 starting salary for 36.5 hours per week, for 38 weeks per annum, is £20,971 (FTA £24,687).
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 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
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16th September 2025 (9am). We encourage early interest and applications and reserve the right to close the advert early.
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