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Head of Learning Support

Job details
Posting date: 23 February 2026
Salary: £170.00 to £210.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Location: SW19 3UA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HEADOFLEARNINGS-260223-0091

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Summary

Head of Learning Support – Lead Inclusion & Inspire Every Learner

Step into a transformative leadership position in Merton as Head of Learning Support and ignite real, measurable change for every student. If you are an innovative graduate or aspiring education specialist with ambitions that stretch beyond the ordinary, this is your platform to shape lives, drive inclusion, and work alongside an exceptional team to create a thriving, endlessly supportive learning environment. Your expertise will steer the development of dynamic support strategies and elevate the school’s reputation for exceptional SEN provision.

As Head of Learning Support, you’ll acquire unparalleled professional experience in a vibrant, forward-thinking school rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted. This is a rare chance to work hand-in-glove with passionate educators, access leading resources, and take your own development further with outstanding CPD and progression opportunities. The school champions a holistic approach where staff are valued as much as students and every day brings the chance to make a tangible difference.

Key Highlights:
• Head of Learning Support – Leading student support and inclusive practice
• From £170 • £210 Per Day – Rewarding salary package
• Dynamic Merton location – Diverse, central, thriving school community
• School Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – Proud, consistent excellence
• Unrivalled CPD and leadership growth tailored to future leaders
• Perfect for high-achieving graduates and ambitious aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists
• Access to first-class SEN resources, sensory spaces, and specialist support teams

What You'll Be Doing:
• Spearheading the strategic development and delivery of support for students with SEND
• Leading and inspiring a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants
• Assessing needs, coordinating interventions, and tracking student progress with precision
• Partnering with teachers, parents, and professionals to build dynamic provision
• Embedding a culture of inclusion and academic celebration across the school
• Driving innovative support programmes tailored for individual student success

Ideal "Head of Learning Support" for this Merton School:
• First-class graduate with exceptional academic background
• Determined aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist with concrete ambitions
• Dynamic, analytical thinker with commitment to evidence-based practice
• Compassionate, forward-thinking leader with infectious enthusiasm
• Skilled communicator, relationship-builder, and solution-finder

Why Join This Merton School?:
• Culture where innovation and inclusion are celebrated at every level
• Access to powerhouse CPD, training, and future progression pathways
• Supportive, visionary senior leadership team investing in your growth
• Exceptionally well-resourced support spaces fostering student independence
• Welcoming, ambitious staff community and positive pupil behaviour

Are you ready to steer the direction of learning support, champion student wellbeing, and move your own career forward as Head of Learning Support in Merton? Applications are moving fast—seize your place at the forefront of inclusive education and transform futures today.

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