Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

NJC Scale, Point 2

£17,577 Actual Salary per annum (£28,221 FTE)

Minimum 26.67 hrs per week / 38 weeks per annum

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025 (9am)

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best schools in Northwest London. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students at both GCSE and A level. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success.

The Inclusion Department is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our hard working team. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and an ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. They will be expected to support students, aged 11-18 years of age, who experience a range of learning difficulties.

This is a fixed term position until 15th July 2026 and will be reviewed at the end of this period.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.55am to 2.55pm, with unpaid breaks. All staff are invited to do paid break duties at the rate of £15 per duty (depending on availability). In addition to this you can choose to increase your working hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm and this will lead to an increase in your basic pay.

Benefits:-

• A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
  
• Ongoing extensive CPD programme
  
• Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
  
• Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth approximately £2000)
  
• Ride to Work Scheme
  
• Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
  
• Refer a Friend Scheme
  

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Please apply using the Queensmead School application form. All application forms must be completed with a covering letter addressed to Miss R Johnston, Head Teacher, and sent to:- [email protected]

Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity.

Early applications for this post are recommended.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an

enhanced DBS check.