Special Needs Learning Support Assistants
Special Needs Learning Support Assistants
£21,331 per annum
30 hours per week (9am to 15:30 pm)
Term time only (39 weeks)
Or:
£23,112 per annum, 32.5 hours per week
Term time only (39 weeks – 08:30am to 15:30 pm)
Would you like to make a real difference to the life chances of young people with Special Educational Needs?
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join us at Garratt Park School. You will support students with their learning either in class, small groups or one to one. You will also support them in their personal development, be a friendly face for them to turn to and prepare them for their next steps into independence.You may be an experienced LSA from secondary, primary or special education background, recently trained or simply looking to move into education bringing with you your own set of transferable life skills. We have a supportive staff and can offer development opportunities for the right candidate.
Garratt Park School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 who have moderate learning difficulties, along with other special needs disabilities including Autism, SCLN, sensory impairments and a small number with more complex needs.We are situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth and most of our students come from the local area, from diverse backgrounds with around one third entitled to free school meals. Earlsfield is well served by public transport with easy access to the city centre.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
For any further details, please contact Janice Button at the school on 020 8946 5769 or by email: recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Completed application should be returned to the school either by email recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.
Closing date: 06 June 2025 (at noon)Interview date: Week Commencing 9th June 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s procedures in relation to safeguarding.
This post is subject to a DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
Garratt Park School
Waldron Road, London, SW18 3TB
Tel: 020 8946 5769Email: recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone
Current roll: 212