Learning Support Assistant

The Richmond upon Thames School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time: Term Time Only + 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: RTS Scale 4 £26,092-£27,233 - Pro-rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Richmond upon Thames School (RTS), an ambitious and forward-thinking secondary academy in Richmond, London, is seeking a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dynamic Inclusion and SEND Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that does the ordinary differently, ensuring that every student receives an exceptional education, experiences high expectations, and is supported to develop the academic confidence, personal resilience and character needed to thrive.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students to access learning, participate fully in school life and achieve beyond what they may initially believe is possible. Working across a range of subjects and year groups, you will help to remove barriers to learning, support high-quality classroom practice and contribute to the continuity, stability and safety of our students.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Have a strong moral purpose and genuine commitment to supporting young people

• Are ambitious for students with additional needs and committed to helping them succeed academically, socially and personally

• Can build positive, professional relationships with students, staff and families

• Understand the importance of inclusion, dignity, consistency and high expectations

• Are calm, organised, reflective and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Can support learning across a range of subjects, working under the direction of teaching staff and leaders

• Are willing to learn, develop and contribute to a culture where every student is known, valued, challenged and supported
  

What the school offers its staff

• Secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities) and a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.

• Secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316.

• The school is well served by local bus routes; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains.

There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through

• Yoga, relaxation and staff-led fitness sessions;

• Seasonal gatherings;

• Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social room

Continuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers.

Membership of a pension scheme is available.

The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.

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

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Template RTS Learning Support Assistant Job Description May 2026.pdf - 3.98 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Richmond upon Thames School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 755 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Richmond upon Thames School website
• Email address: pa@rts.richmond.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088912985
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-richmond-upon-thames-school

We are seeking resilient and forward-thinking people to support us to realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives.

We have already established a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an excellent experience for every member of its community. In five years, we have grown from 125 students in Year 7 to 750 students across Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The years that follow promised to be exciting as we continue to grow into our permanent building and new sports centre.

The school is uniquely situated on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus with Clarendon Special School, Capella House School, Richmond Upon Thames College.

Our first Ofsted inspection took place in January 2020 and we are delighted that the inspectors rated the school ‘outstanding’ for personal development and ‘good’ for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.

Arranging a visit to The Richmond upon Thames School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pa@rts.richmond.sch.uk.

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