Learning Support Assistant

Valentines High School, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,367.54 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Valentines High School is a highly successful mixed comprehensive school, holding Leading-Edge status. In March 2026, Ofsted recognised our school as excellent, with the majority of aspects being

identified as exceptional. Public examination results are excellent. Valentines is renowned for its high standards of pupil behaviour and its orderly learning environment. The school is centrally located

in the London Borough of Redbridge, with excellent transport links to both central and outer London.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Assistant who has experience working with young children, including those with a range of complex needs. This is a challenging and rewarding role where you would have an opportunity to make a difference.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support students aged 11-16, helping them

access the curriculum and reach their full potential. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education, youth development and making a positive impact in the classroom.

The school provides a supportive environment along with excellent professional development opportunities.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9:00am

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

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 Valentines High School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Valentines High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/valentines-high-school

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