Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Company: LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS
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Location: London
Job Description:

Special Needs Learning Support Assistants

Scales 1D to 2 (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

30 hours per week – Term Time Only (39 weeks) £22,324 – £22,641 pro rata per annum

32.5 hours per week – Term Time Only (39 weeks) £24,188 – £25,531 pro rata per annum

Would you like to make a real difference to the life chances of young people with Special Educational Needs?

Responsibilities

  • Support students with their learning in class, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
  • Support students’ personal development, wellbeing and independence, helping them to feel safe, successful and prepared for their next steps into adult life.
  • Provide support for students within the ARC provision for pupils with more complex needs (where applicable).
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure students’ learning objectives are met.

Qualifications

  • Experienced Learning Support Assistants from mainstream or special education settings.
  • Graduates considering a career in education, or individuals with transferable skills and experience.
  • Relevant experience, training or specialist skills may lead to consideration for a higher salary point.

About the School

Garratt Park School is a special school for young people aged 11–19 with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, including Autism, speech, language and communication needs, sensory impairments, and a small number of students with more complex needs. The school focuses on therapeutic practice, personal development and preparing students for adulthood.

It is situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth, serving a diverse local community with easy access to central London.

Flexible working requests and part‑time/job‑share arrangements will be considered where they can be accommodated within the needs of the school.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026