Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

£23,071 per annum (Scale 1D - point 3)

31 Hours per week - 8.15am to 3.30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break) 4pm-5pm staff meeting once a week

Term Time Only - (39 Weeks)

event linked contract

Start Date: 1st September 2026

A great opportunity to join the staff of our successful outstanding school! We require an enthusiastic, committed and creative LSA to join our team at Gatton VA Primary School.

The successful candidate will be someone who is a great team player and can work successfully in collaboration with others and contribute towards the school ethos. They will be committed, creative and have the patience and dedication to work on a 1:1 basis with pupils who have SEND.

The post is full time (term time only) supporting a pupil or pupils with additional needs

• Working with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff.

• Pupils will have or will be in the process of applying for an EHCP

• At Gatton School we are passionate about developing our children's love of learning, helping them to reach their full potential and creating a happy and nurturing environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children

• Has experience of working with children with SEND

• Is a hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire children

• Is enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and personal development

• Has a commitment to their own personal and professional development

• Can work co-operatively as part of a team.

• Support the Islamic ethos of Gatton school through their personal conduct and professionalism.

We can offer:

• Being part of a professional, dedicated and friendly team

• A supportive wider school community

• A supportive SENCO and wider leadership team

• Fantastic, enthusiastic and eager children who are ready and willing to learn

• Excellent CPD opportunities

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page.

For further information contact Ms Uzma Mussa on or by email

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Completed application should be returned to the school by email -

Closing Date: 17 May 2026 (at Midnight)

Interviews/Task: week commencing 18 May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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 post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Gatton Primary School

(Voluntary-Aided Muslim Faith School)

13e Broadwater Road, Tooting

London, SW17 0DS

Tel:

Head teacher: Mr Majid Ishaque