Learning Support Assistant

Dunraven School, LONDON, SW16 2QB

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 October 2026

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,069.05 to £28,469.39 (Actual gross pay range)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – DUNRAVEN SECONDARY PHASE - Streatham, Greater London

• Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
• Pay Scale: NJC Inner London Pay Scales
• Required as soon as possible

We require an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work within the Secondary phase of our thriving, oversubscribed and outstanding all-through school. The

school’s aim is “Excellence for All” and the governors wish to appoint candidates of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and

potential of a successful multi-ethnic coeducational school.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been

significant and its journey as a school is important to us. For example:

• In 2012 we began our development as an All Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013.
• In summer 2013 our £20 million BSF programme was completed.
• In 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.
• In September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary school in January 2019
• and The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary school in September 2021.
• In March 2023 we were judged by Ofsted as a good overall with outstanding features.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the leadership and management of a staff who are hardworking, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated

to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching
• Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);
• clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;
• a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);
• excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Deadline to apply: 13, November 2026

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis

Shortlisted applicants will be given a tour of the school site on the day.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Learning Support Assistant (Secondary Phase)

Salary: NJC Scales 5 -6: Actual -  £28,069.05 to £28,469.39 depending on interview assessment

Responsible to: SENDCO / Deputy SENDCO / Deputy Headteacher / Director of Learning

Contract type: Permanent, Full time, Term Time Only

Location of post: Dunraven School, 94-98 Leigham Court Road, London SW16 2QB

Main Purpose

Under the direction of the SENDCo/Class teacher, to support students who have been identified for additional support as indicated in the student’s statement and/or

Individual Education Plan, in order to facilitate their access to a broad and balanced curriculum. To work with the class teacher in providing a stimulating educational

environment in which the students can achieve their potential.

Safeguarding Statement

Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share

this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender,  age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.
Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all
associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority.

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 Dunraven School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1744 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dunraven School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dunraven-school-london

Dunraven is a 4-18, All Through School, recently designated as a National Teaching School which recognises the effort that the school team puts in to making lessons enjoyable and effective for our young people. Equally, the visit of OFSTED in October 2014 which judged Dunraven as ‘outstanding’ in every category was an important public marker of our on-going journey to achieve ‘Excellence for All’.

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