Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week, Monday 8.15am - 3.15pm, Tue to Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34359 and £35892

What skills and experience we're looking for

Have experience of supporting children or young people, particularly those who are neurodiverse, including students with Autism and ADHD.

• Have a strong understanding of inclusive practice and a commitment to ensuring that all students can succeed.
• Be confident supporting students both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Be able to establish positive and productive relationships with students, acting as a role model and maintaining high expectations.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Be proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude, a calm approach and the ability to support students’ personal development and independence.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Embrace and actively support our Catholic ethos.

Experience of working within a secondary school environment and delivering structured interventions would be desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Rewarding you

• Inner London weighting
• Dedicated wellbeing programme
• Healthcare scheme
• Two-week October half-term holiday
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Endless opportunities for CPD
• SEND-specific professional development and specialist training
• Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting neurodiverse learners
• Supportive induction programme for new staff
• Career progression opportunities, including HLTA pathways
• Collaborative and highly supportive SEND team

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

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 02086735644
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Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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