Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Teddington School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Learning Support Assistants are responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Teddington School

Teddington School is a large, inclusive secondary school located in the leafy borough of Richmond Upon Thames, on the outskirts of London. We are proud of our core values of Inclusion, Opportunity, and Excellence, which guide everything we do.

In recent years, we have become the school of choice for our local community, known for providing a highly professional, friendly environment where students and staff can thrive.

Our 'Teddington Pillars' underpin our commitment to an excellent, well-rounded education for all students. We firmly believe that every child is entitled to an education that combines academic rigour, breadth of curriculum, and abundant opportunities - enabling them to leave us as healthy, future-ready learners, fully prepared for their future.

Our modern campus and outstanding facilities support a broad and balanced curriculum, preparing students to be healthy learners, well-rounded global citizens. We are committed to developing the whole child, beyond academic achievements and place huge value on personal development and enrichment

As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Details

Job title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Teddington, TW11 9PJ

Contract: Permanent, term time (37 weeks per annum)

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:20am-3:20pm, 40 minute lunch

Salary: NJC 7-10 (£29,346 - £30,630 FTE; Actual salary £21,154 - £22,080)

Start date: ASAP

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 20.9%)

• Condensed school year, including two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Welcoming staff community
• Staff wellbeing programme led by staff, for staff

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriate
• To support with the preparation of learning materials as required

Requirements include:

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• GCSE Standard including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.