Learning Support Assistant

Start: As soon as possible

Location: Epsom, Surrey

Contract type: Employed; full-time 30 hours per week; there will also be a part-time position available soon and we will interview for both and discuss suitability for applicant

Salary: Kingswood House own scale with benefits including holiday pay, workplace pension, bespoke CPD and external training opportunities, wellbeing support, daily lunch, free car parking.

Deadline: 20.01.2025 – early applications encouraged

Interview by mutual arrangement

Kingswood House is a leading day school for pupils up to GCSE, situated in a leafy suburb of Epsom, Surrey. Accredited by ISI as “Excellent in all areas”, We are proud to deliver an outstanding all-round education with a strong emphasis on character development, transferable skills and preparation for life beyond the school gate.

We are looking to welcome a new Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to our friendly and dynamic team to work with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, some of whom may be in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Initially this is a full-time position but there will be opportunity for part-time roles in the near future too – applications are encouraged for both.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Study Centre team, within the supportive Kingswood House School environment.

What can you offer?

You will have experience of working with children and young people;
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
You will have a warm and welcoming personality;
You will be a team player, able to work across a wide team.

Please see job description and application form

If you would like to join our outstanding and enthusiastic team, please contact our HR Officer Susan Withers s.withers@kingswoodhouse.org or on 01372 723590 who will be happy to answer any questions.

Kingswood House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employing a workforce that reflects the cultural diversity of our society. We expect all staff to share these commitments. We offer great opportunities for professional development and further training. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. January 2025