Teaching and Learning Support Assistant
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ, Isleworth, TW7 6XF7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,070.00 - £33,495.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching and Learning Support Assistant job summary
Main Purpose of the Role
To work within the Learning Support and Inclusion department and across the curriculum under the guidance of the SENDCo
To work under the guidance of the SENDCo; teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision. To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom to reduce barriers to learning so that all girls achieve expected and beyond expected progress.
To work with students and teachers in and outside of lessons in order to ensure quality in student learning and wellbeing.
Specific Duties and General Responsibilities
To work in and out of lessons and (as directed by the Head of Department (HoD) or SENDCo along with guidance from the class teacher and/or Head of Year) with students with behavioural or learning difficulties, which may include sensory impairment, physical disability, language and communication difficulties.
To work within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning activities, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate to ensure the students make progress.
To work collaboratively with teachers to share best practices and ideas from around the school in order to best support students.
To collaborate with representatives from outside agencies where appropriate and as directed by the HoD/SENDCo. To facilitate the sharing of information between school staff and partner agencies. To attend and contribute to conferences, PEP meetings and meetings about student progress as and when required.
To establish and develop effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.
To be aware of all students as individuals with differing needs, aspirations, lifestyles and cultural backgrounds
To follow strategies outlined in individual Education Health Care Plans and advice from teachers and other professionals such as educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists to support students in their learning.
To produce and implement action plans with identified outcomes for the support provided when barriers to learning arise.
To communicate effectively, for example, by telephoning parents/carers, writing in students’ journals, writing short reports for meetings and contribute to discussions at annual review meetings.
To reintegrate students back into lessons when they have been away from school because of illness, exclusion or other reason.
To support in ensuring that student disputes are settled quickly and effectively. Support with collecting evidence, carrying out mediation and helping to reintegrate students back into school after exclusion.
To work with a variety of media to support students in their learning, e.g. PCs, iPads, online platforms.
To accompany students on visits, community placements and work experience as necessary.
To contribute to flexible working hours to faciliate supervision at breakfast clubs, homework clubs and extracurricular activities.
To supervise small groups of students on activities planned by teachers, such as reading groups and work on interactive media.
To run effective interventions tailored to students needs.
To contribute to the school’s student voice work by supporting the work of student forums and the development of peer mentors.
To contribute to the school’s study support programmes by providing mentees with good organisation, coping with homework and coursework, revision skills and preparation for examinations.
To provide support and guidance to staff in relation to all barriers to student learning (including behaviour and learning) and to communicate regularly with staff and update about caseloads/Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and strategies that may be used to improve learning.
To have a clear understanding of student progress and student targets within their caseload.
To support the whole school drive in improving literacy across the school, including running small groups where necessary.
To actively engage in CPD to develop skills and experience as Teaching and Learning Support Assistant.
To support students, parents and carers during transition between key stages, including secondary transfer from primary.
To support students’ learning by ensuring that the school’s behaviour policy is fully implemented across the school.
To act as a form tutor and/or academic mentor, if required.
To be a visible presence around the school, contributing to the positive climate for learning in and outside of lessons, supporting the school in ensuring that the schools behaviour policy is fully implemented.
To contribute to child welfare and protection utilising the Safeguarding and Common Assessment Framework
To ensure that all administrative duties, checks and documentation are completed to the required level of accuracy and within deadlines, including returns and reports.
To input and extract information from the school’s database system/s as required.
To maintain both manual and computerised record and filing systems in line with requirements.
To establish and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues, suppliers, contractors and other professionals.
This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. The person in the post may also have to carry out other duties as the Headteacher may reasonably direct from time to time.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1077 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ website
With over 180 years of experience in Catholic education, Gumley is a designated ‘World Class’ school with a long tradition of educating girls (and boys in the Sixth form) to make a difference to our world. The school was established in 1841 by Marie Madeleine d’Houet, foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) an international society of Catholic sisters working in many parts of the world. In the UK, there are five FCJ schools; each with its own identity but bound together by the tenets of the FCJ Philosophy of Education based on Ignatian principles.
Six core FCJ values of companionship, dignity, justice, hope, excellence and gentleness are at the heart of our work with young people and with each other.
Gumley is a vibrant learning community where students and staff learn and thrive together. The ethos of personal and academic excellence prepares our students to confidently achieve their education and career aspirations in the global world. Vision and innovation form our central pillar of learning.
Our Sixth Form is thriving with significant investment planned for the next two years ahead. Our students are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, which recognises the importance of creativity and the arts as well as making sure that well-qualified specialist teachers teach maths and Science.
Gumley’s academic results reflect our tradition of achievement, the students’ high levels of ambition, parental support, as well as the challenging teaching and dedication of the staff. The vast majority of our students are accepted at their first choice university including Oxbridge, reading a wide variety of subjects. Many of our Sixth Form students attend Eton summer school each year and some also attain scholarships or high-level apprenticeships.
Our Chaplaincy seeks to inspire young people to become women and men who live in ways that will benefit others as well as themselves. To grow to be young people who will use their gifts and talents to make the world a better place. We want our Chaplain to instil in our young people and staff a love of God – through dynamic and reflective experiences which energise and communicate God’s companionship.
Our Chaplaincy will facilitate spiritual reflection, promote and encourage spiritual awareness and accompany our students as they seek to deepen their spiritual lives and grow to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our education is the belief that whole person development is paramount. Thus, we strive to provide our students with inspiring opportunities and a wide experience through extra-curricular activities.
Gumley is situated on a beautiful site with excellent facilities. This creates a peaceful uncrowded environment in which our students are encouraged to live by our motto: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ - ‘Live that you may have Life’ and grow into their best self.
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