Learning Support Assistant

Nonsuch High School for Girls, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,671.00 - £24,706.00 Annually (Actual) GLT Range 3 (£31,288 - £32,655 FTE) pro rata

Learning Support Assistant job summary

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant experience of working with young people who is looking to develop a career in SEND support.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND department. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential and thrive in our highly successful all-girls school. A comprehensive programme of professional development is available through the school's CPD offer.

This role is linked to the student’s EHCP funding.

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events.

Our commitment to you:

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our school Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with staff able to leave site during the school day if needed and support for career aspirations. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Building positive and supportive relationships with students with SEND, working on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or within lessons.
• Delivering targeted interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning, including support with social skills, study skills, and emotional wellbeing.
• Providing encouragement and constructive feedback to develop students' confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Liaising with teaching staff and the SEND team to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of support strategies.
  

The successful candidate will:

• Hold GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at Grade 5 or above.
• Have the ability to build effective working relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Be a positive team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional learning needs.

This role would suit either an experienced Learning Support Assistant or an individual with transferable skills and a strong interest in supporting students with SEND.

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date: Monday, 23rd November 2026
• Interview Date: Week commencing Monday, 30th November 2026
  
• Start Date: 4th January 2027
  

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Nonsuch High School for Girls

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Nonsuch High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nonsuch-high-school-for-girls-sutton

We are a highly successful 11-18 girls’ selective state school in Cheam, Sutton.

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