SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 53121b52-3e47-49b3-8e48-c67dd24a7af6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in assisting students with differing needs and abilities to maximise their potential and achievement. This role would suit someone, with or without existing experience, with a desire to make a difference to the life chances of students. In addition, if you are a graduate and considering teaching, this would be an excellent start to your career.
If teaching is your goal we can offer hands on experience and excellent CPD streams, students keen to learn and a supportive team of colleagues.
A positive and flexible approach is essential, along with patience, excellent communication, and motivational skills. Experience supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) is desirable; however, training will be provided for candidates who are willing to develop their skills in this area. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, building strong relationships with both colleagues and students, is also key. While experience supporting students or relevant qualifications are advantageous, full training will be offered to the right candidate.
A desire to actively contribute to the learning, personal and social needs of students, while encouraging independence is required. Key duties will include assisting and advancing learning of identified students in a range of settings including small group work or 1:1 sessions and supporting up to 4 EHCP’s within a class.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• family friendly term time only working
• a competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• professional development support;
• two weeks’ autumn half term;
• on site gym and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme; and
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School) TDJS or HWPS;
• thriving staff enrichment programme;
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.
Our Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in assisting students with differing needs and abilities to maximise their potential and achievement. This role would suit someone, with or without existing experience, with a desire to make a difference to the life chances of students. In addition, if you are a graduate and considering teaching, this would be an excellent start to your career.
If teaching is your goal we can offer hands on experience and excellent CPD streams, students keen to learn and a supportive team of colleagues.
A positive and flexible approach is essential, along with patience, excellent communication, and motivational skills. Experience supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) is desirable; however, training will be provided for candidates who are willing to develop their skills in this area. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, building strong relationships with both colleagues and students, is also key. While experience supporting students or relevant qualifications are advantageous, full training will be offered to the right candidate.
A desire to actively contribute to the learning, personal and social needs of students, while encouraging independence is required. Key duties will include assisting and advancing learning of identified students in a range of settings including small group work or 1:1 sessions and supporting up to 4 EHCP’s within a class.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• family friendly term time only working
• a competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• professional development support;
• two weeks’ autumn half term;
• on site gym and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme; and
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School) TDJS or HWPS;
• thriving staff enrichment programme;
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.