Learning Support Assistant (Comprehensive Secondary School in Wimbledon)

Learning Support Assistant (Comprehensive Secondary School in Wimbledon)

Supporting Students aged 11 to 16
Wimbledon, South West London

£375 - £500 per week

PAYE, no third-party payroll teams

Start date; as soon as possible or October half term

About the role

This Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Secondary school, based in Wimbledon are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. Working in this secondary school as part of an established team, you will be supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4.

• General Learning Support Assistant position
• Supporting a range of students in class, aged 11 to 16
• Extracurricular support is welcomed
• 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday – full time

About the school

• Outstanding, proven track record for academic achievements – one of the top schools nationally
• Top 2% of schools nationally for progress at GCSE and top 10% for attainment
• High-performing non selective school and best in borough
• Well established professional development for all staff
• Excellent team who value support, staff wellbeing and student lead approach

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant (Comprehensive Secondary School in Wimbledon) you will:

• • Experience of working with Secondary school aged children
• • A passion for the progress of Secondary school pupils

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• • Experience of working with Secondary school aged children

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Reggie Newman on 020 7065 7500 or email reggie.newman@smartteachers.co.uk.