Learning Support Assistant

Job description / Role

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced learning support assistant or someone new to the role who has relevant experience of working with young people.

We are seeking to appoint a learning support assistant to support the SEND department who has energy, drive and a passion for working with young people in an all-girls environment. Ongoing professional development will be provided through the school’s CPD programme.

What we offer

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to health & wellbeing cash plan for individual and dependants
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue national professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea, coffee, squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events
• Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)

Our commitment to you

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery.

With extended mid-morning breaks, and free access to the on-site David Lloyd gym during term time, we prioritise balance and wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include

• To establish supportive relationships with SEN students, either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups outside the classroom or within lessons
• To run small group sessions to support students to overcome barriers to learning e.g. social skills, study skills, stress and anxiety management etc.
• To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the student’s efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem
• To provide regular feedback on the student’s learning and behaviour to relevant members of staff, including feedback on the effectiveness of the strategies adopted

The successful candidate will

• Have obtained English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 5 or above
• Have the ability to form good working relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues and work as part of a team

Key application dates

Shortlisting date: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Interview date: Friday, 7th November 2025
Start date: November 2025

Safer recruitment

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Please see our recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.