Learning Support Assistant

Stony Dean School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,625.00 - £27,770.00 Annually (FTE) Bucks Pay Range 2 - 32.5hrs p/wk Term Time - Actual Salary £19,089 to £20,687

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Stony Dean School is a very successful school. Quoted as being an “inspirational school” by Ofsted, we are looking for a colleague who wishes to work in a positive, friendly and caring environment. Stony Dean School is a heavily oversubscribed secondary special school situated in Amersham for students with Communication and Interaction difficulties.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills who wants to develop professionally. You will work closely with the teachers to enhance the learning experience of a small group of students in a classroom setting. We will consider applications from experienced LSA’s as well as candidates new to classroom support. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive support programme and induction training. In return, we ask that you are flexible, reliable and resourceful.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.

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.

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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 Stony Dean School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stony Dean School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stony-dean-school

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