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Learning Support Assistant (Support Staff)

St Elphege's RC Infants' School, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9HY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: We are looking to employ a learning support assistant to support a child with special educational needs who has an Education and Health Care Plan. The hours of this position are in line with the hours of support outlined in the EHCP.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 1C/2 POINT 2 (Dependent on hours & experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants who are:

• Highly motivated, creative and well organised
• Able to work with a range of pupils who have Special Educational Needs/disabilities
• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification
• Be a great team player who can collaborate with others and contribute to the smooth functioning and workings of the school
• Be able to adapt activities and facilitate learning for individuals
• Be able to plan for pupils alongside the teacher, providing an individualised curriculum to suit the needs of your key pupil so they can reach their potential
• Provide learning experiences which develop the whole child so that they can gain the independence and skills they need to prepare them for adulthood

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued
• A highly motivated staff team and supportive parents
• Children who enjoy learning and are motivated by enriching learning experiences
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop professionally
• Professional development opportunities for LSA’s
• A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A community rooted in our shared FAITH values

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Advert Nov 26.pdf - 403 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA JD and Person Spec Autumn 26.pdf - 655 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Elphege's RC Infants' School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 322 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Elphege's RC Infants' School website
• Email address: aglanville2@suttonmail.org
• Phone number: 02086696306
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-elphege-s-rc-infants-school-wallington

St. Elphege’s Infant School and St. Elphege’s Junior School are part of the Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust.
https://sanctafamilia.co.uk/
Our schools are friendly and caring places where we enjoy good relationships between dedicated staff, pupils, parents, governors, parishes and local community.

The schools welcome families and staff from the Catholic faith, as well as those from many other faith backgrounds and those of no faith. Our community is exceptionally diverse yet beautifully cohesive; we embrace and celebrate the richness that such diversity brings. This is reflected in our staff teams where dedicated and enthusiastic professionals from a range of backgrounds, cultures and faiths work harmoniously to ensure the best possible provision for the children in our care.

Arranging a visit to St Elphege's RC Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aglanville2@suttonmail.org.

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