Learning Support Assistant [SEN]
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW19 4NS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 298fd893-0392-49a5-93b1-2170bf623f04 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Good reading, writing, numeracy skills and a knowledge of basic ICT to support learning.
• Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously.
• Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability.
• Good understanding of the school curriculum; knowledge of literacy/numeracy strategies
• Ability to observe and monitor progress and maintain records; good organisational skills .
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and implement the school’s behaviour management policy; remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to motivate and encourage students; establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships staff, pupils and parents .
• Ability to work well within a supportive teamwork structure; being able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative when required.
• Personal Qualities: Reliability - to have an excellent attendance record, being punctual, present a smart appearance, organised, resourceful, enthusiastic, approachable and empathetic.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to working.
• Desire to enhance and develop skills through performance appraisal and training.
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and Health and Safety .
• Supportive of the Jesuit ethos of the school.
What the school offers its staff
• Term-time hours (based on 39 weeks per year: term time plus 5 days)
• Pro Rata 6.8 weeks p.a. holiday Pay, spread over monthly payments: Actual Pro rata Salary £22,679 - £23,661p.a.)
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.
• Situated minutes from Wimbledon Common and Village, with exceptional facilities on site for staff including swimming pool and gym.
• Great transport links with Bus, Train, Tube and Tram stops nearby.
Further details about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Wimbledon College. Duties would include working with boys who have a range of learning difficulties and providing personal care. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs would be an advantage but not essential. This position is also ideal for a graduate, with a Mathematics, English or Science degree, who may be seeking experience before joining the teaching profession or an LSA seeking a new challenge.
We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Wimbledon College we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding policy.
• Good reading, writing, numeracy skills and a knowledge of basic ICT to support learning.
• Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously.
• Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability.
• Good understanding of the school curriculum; knowledge of literacy/numeracy strategies
• Ability to observe and monitor progress and maintain records; good organisational skills .
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and implement the school’s behaviour management policy; remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to motivate and encourage students; establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships staff, pupils and parents .
• Ability to work well within a supportive teamwork structure; being able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative when required.
• Personal Qualities: Reliability - to have an excellent attendance record, being punctual, present a smart appearance, organised, resourceful, enthusiastic, approachable and empathetic.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to working.
• Desire to enhance and develop skills through performance appraisal and training.
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and Health and Safety .
• Supportive of the Jesuit ethos of the school.
What the school offers its staff
• Term-time hours (based on 39 weeks per year: term time plus 5 days)
• Pro Rata 6.8 weeks p.a. holiday Pay, spread over monthly payments: Actual Pro rata Salary £22,679 - £23,661p.a.)
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.
• Situated minutes from Wimbledon Common and Village, with exceptional facilities on site for staff including swimming pool and gym.
• Great transport links with Bus, Train, Tube and Tram stops nearby.
Further details about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Wimbledon College. Duties would include working with boys who have a range of learning difficulties and providing personal care. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs would be an advantage but not essential. This position is also ideal for a graduate, with a Mathematics, English or Science degree, who may be seeking experience before joining the teaching profession or an LSA seeking a new challenge.
We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Wimbledon College we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding policy.