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Salary: Scale 1C/3, £21,615 - £22,866 per annum including London Weighting Allowance (FTE £27,343 - £28,926 per annum)
Location: Kingston, KT3 3HY
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (36 working weeks)
Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have eight vibrant community-based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 students.
Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individuals; their learning programmes are designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.
Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.
The College is also an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 15 special schools. Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our busy, vibrant College, where our committed workforce is dedicated to empowering and enabling students to achieve.
You will be required to provide support to our Lecturing staff to assist in providing educational activities for adults with special needs. You will do so by:
1. Providing each student with the support needed to carry out learning
2. Carrying out therapy, health and well-being programmes to support learning as directed by the Nurse, Therapist and/or Lecturer
3. Ensure that agreed individual programmes of learning for students are implemented correctly
4. Work in harmony with all staff to ensure a positive atmosphere within the College is maintained for the benefit of our students
5. Ensure that students’ well-being is maintained at all times
You will support our students to gain self-confidence and independence through encouragement and reassurance, and the use of teaching and learning strategies. You will do this by supporting the students in accessing a range of home, community, work related and basic skills learning programmes, under the direction of the Lecturer.
You should have experience of working, caring or voluntary work with people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Experience of working within a team is also essential.
We deliver a range of courses to our students throughout the year and need our staff to work at any centre if required.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Orchard Hill College is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact HR.To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing date: 31/12/2024
Interview date: TBC
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Unqualified Cover Teacher The role is a Fixed-Term, Term-Time only role Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:30pmNo working required during school holidays Salary from: depending on experienceTo Start: January 2025Are you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active? Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing? Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement? Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour? If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for! Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion, we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants as a Teaching Cover Assistant. What the role involves:
The role supports the Secondary Leads with administrative tasks including cover emails and covering of lessons, in addition to set timetabled lessons, all of which will continue to support the pupils holistically.The ideal candidate will have:
Experience of covering lessons. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills. Good organisation and administrative skills. Knowledge and experience of behaviour management. The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum. The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs. Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.Closing date: 2nd December 2024
Early applications are encouragedSafeguarding Statement
Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information.

Learning Support AssistantThe role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role
Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
No working required during school holidays
Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: ASAPAre you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active?
Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?
Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?
Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?
If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!
Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.
What the role involves:
You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Learning Support Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.
We offer:
A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.
Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Continued professional development and training.
The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.
Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 2nd December 2024 Early applications are encouraged

Post-16/Secondary 1:1 Learning Support Assistant The role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum) No working required during school holidays Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa) To Start: ASAPWhat the role involves: You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day in Post-16 brings new challenges, with both the College Link provision and the Employability provision. Your role may involve providing support in lessons for classes of students from either provision. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and participate in pastoral sessions, developing professional relationships with students in order to support their learning as well as their social and emotional development. Specifically in this role, you would be employed as a 1:1 for a 16-year-old young person with additional physical needs who uses a wheelchair and needs support with writing and pacing the lesson. The candidate would need to support their movements around school; work with them in directed study; scribe and have a good sense of humour. The young person is very independent and looks for a good rapport with their support staff. This young person is only attending our sixth form provision 3 days a week and so the successful candidate would be allocated to the general LSA team for Secondary or Post 16 for the other two days of the week. This may involve supporting a group of children, maintaining learning environments, supporting pupils pastorally as well as academically.The ideal candidate will have: • Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff. • Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. • Comfortable with short-notice changes to established schedules when necessary• Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills. • Knowledge and experience of behaviour management. • The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. • Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum. • The ability to manage small groups of children with complex social communication needs. • The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. • Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff
Closing date: 18th November 2024

Learning Support AssistantThe role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role
Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
No working required during school holidays
Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: ASAPAre you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active?
Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?
Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?
Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?
If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!
Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.
What the role involves:
You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Learning Support Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.
We offer:
A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.
Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Continued professional development and training.
The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.
Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 4th November 2024 Early applications are encouraged

Unqualified Cover Teacher The role is a Fixed-Term, Term-Time only role Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:30pmNo working required during school holidays Salary from: depending on experienceTo Start: January 2025Are you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active? Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing? Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement? Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour? If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for! Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion, we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants as a Teaching Cover Assistant. What the role involves:
The role supports the Secondary Leads with administrative tasks including cover emails and covering of lessons, in addition to set timetabled lessons, all of which will continue to support the pupils holistically.The ideal candidate will have:
Experience of covering lessons. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills. Good organisation and administrative skills. Knowledge and experience of behaviour management. The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum. The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs. Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.Closing date: 4th November 2024
Early applications are encouragedSafeguarding Statement
Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information.

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: in 2022 - 2023 the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.52 and 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.
Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.
We are looking for two LSAs to join the Learning Development Department to support both teaching staff and the learning development.
Both roles are for 36 hours a week, term time only. This is a fixed-term position until August 2025, in the first instance.

Learning Support AssistantThe role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role
Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
No working required during school holidays
Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: ASAPAre you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active?
Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?
Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?
Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?
If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!
Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.
What the role involves:
You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Learning Support Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.
We offer:
A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.
Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Continued professional development and training.
The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.
Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 4th October 2024 Early applications are encouraged

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (Term-time)
Primary (Adapted Curriculum)Contract terms: Permanent, Term-Time only, 5 weeks paid holidays plus bank holidays Working Hours and pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00, approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum. Salary: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: ASAPAbout the Adapted Curriculum: Situated within the school, the Adapted Curriculum is specialist SEN provision for Early Years and Primary children with complex social communication disorders and/or a diagnosis of ASD. Many of the children may present as non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities, and our aim is to provide them with a nurturing environment to develop their social communication and emotional regulation, within an education setting to facilitate their access to learning alongside their peers. Class sizes are a maximum of 6 pupils supported by a Class Teacher, two Learning Support Assistants and Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The children in the Adapted Curriculum do not access the National Curriculum, but instead are provided with a functional curriculum where communication is the main focus. About the school in general: Blossom House is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 -19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities. What the role involves: The role involves working closely with the class teacher and therapists to provide individualised support for a specific student, targeting individualised learning approaches, emotional regulation, and communication. The applicant will also be supported to implement specific strategies to support the students’ communication, learning and sensory needs and in the management of challenging behaviours that can present within this cohort. The role also requires maintaining the learning environments and assisting with administration. The applicant may be required to provide ad-hoc support for other children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons under the direction of the Teacher or Therapist. We offer: A supportive working environment in a newly refurbished building. Small class sizes Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists and Music Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch once a week, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment. Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available. UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership. The ideal candidate will have: Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Ability and confidence to function independently as and when required. Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills. Ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum which includes the age group 3 – 11. Experience of providing personal self-care support to pupils will be an advantage. Please note that providing self-care support on occasion is an important expectation of the role. Ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs with patience and empathy. Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. Qualifications preferred include GCSE, CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification. Interest in learning more about Speech and Language Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy would be an advantage. Closing Date: 4th October 2024This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check.

Advert for joint role of Personal Assistant to the Head Teacher and Clerk to the School Governing Body
Are you interested in supporting our school? Do you have excellent administrative skills, good writing ability and an eye for detail? Would you like to gain new skills in a flexible, varied and interesting role? We have a vacancy for a Personal Assistant to the Head Teacher and Clerk to the Governing Body at Malden Manor Primary School. Both roles are central to the smooth running of the school and Governing Body. Responsibilities include: organising the Head Teacher’s diary including planning key school events, maintaining the school website, preparation of meeting agendas; attending Governing Body meetings, taking and distributing accurate minutes; maintaining the register of governors’ business interests; and providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body. The post is full time at 36 hours, term time only and partly flexible to include approx 12 evening meetings per year, usually on Mondays between 7pm and 9pm. These meetings are a mix of virtual and in person. Evening meetings are planned well in advance. Training is available and we expect the Clerk to attend training events and Area Clerks meetings organised by Achieving for Children (Kingston). We are looking for someone who: Has experience as an administrator Is IT literate Is well organised Has good communication skills Is able to take accurate minutes at meetings and distribute these in a timely manner Is able to maintain impartiality, is discrete and can handle confidential minutes Is capable of advising Governors on changes and updates in legislation and other requirements Able to work effectively with the Head Teacher, Chair of Governors and other Senior Leaders involved in the school You should be reliable and have a flexible approach. Previous PA/ clerking experience is desirable though not essential as training and support will be available.SalaryGrade E point 9-15 FTE £28,698-£31,400Actual yearly salary: £25,165- £27,570Closing Date: 13th September 2024Interviews: 24th September 2024 2024Malden Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children. Therefore you will be expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Some roles may need to comply with the ‘Childcare Act 2006’ and the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018’ where additional disclosure of information will be required

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (Term-time)
Primary (Adapted Curriculum)Contract terms: Permanent, Term-Time only, 5 weeks paid holidays plus bank holidays Working Hours and pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00, approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum. Salary: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: September 2024About the Adapted Curriculum: Situated within the school, the Adapted Curriculum is specialist SEN provision for Early Years and Primary children with complex social communication disorders and/or a diagnosis of ASD. Many of the children may present as non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities, and our aim is to provide them with a nurturing environment to develop their social communication and emotional regulation, within an education setting to facilitate their access to learning alongside their peers. Class sizes are a maximum of 6 pupils supported by a Class Teacher, two Learning Support Assistants and Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The children in the Adapted Curriculum do not access the National Curriculum, but instead are provided with a functional curriculum where communication is the main focus. About the school in general: Blossom House is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 -19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities. What the role involves: The role involves working closely with the class teacher and therapists to provide individualised support for a specific student, targeting individualised learning approaches, emotional regulation, and communication. The applicant will also be supported to implement specific strategies to support the students’ communication, learning and sensory needs and in the management of challenging behaviours that can present within this cohort. The role also requires maintaining the learning environments and assisting with administration. The applicant may be required to provide ad-hoc support for other children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons under the direction of the Teacher or Therapist. We offer: A supportive working environment in a newly refurbished building. Small class sizes Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists and Music Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch once a week, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment. Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available. UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership. The ideal candidate will have: Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Ability and confidence to function independently as and when required. Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills. Ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum which includes the age group 3 – 11. Experience of providing personal self-care support to pupils will be an advantage. Please note that providing self-care support on occasion is an important expectation of the role. Ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs with patience and empathy. Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. Qualifications preferred include GCSE, CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification. Interest in learning more about Speech and Language Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy would be an advantage. Closing Date: 30th August 2024This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check.

Learning Support AssistantThe role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role
Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
No working required during school holidays
Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: September 2024Are you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active?
Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?
Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?
Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?
If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!
Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.
What the role involves:
You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Learning Support Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.
We offer:
A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.
Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Continued professional development and training.
The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.
Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 26th July 2024 Early applications are encouraged

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: in 2022 - 2023 the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.52 and 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust. Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups. We are looking for a LSA to join the Learning Development Department to support both teaching staff and the learning development. This role is for 36 hours a week, term time only. This is a fixed-term position until August 2025, in the first instance. Applications are open until the end of August. As we are currently on summer break, the shortlisting process will begin upon our return in September.

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (Term-time)
Primary (Adapted Curriculum)Contract terms: Permanent, Term-Time only, 5 weeks paid holidays plus bank holidays Working Hours and pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00, approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum. Salary: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: September 2024About the Adapted Curriculum: Situated within the school, the Adapted Curriculum is specialist SEN provision for Early Years and Primary children with complex social communication disorders and/or a diagnosis of ASD. Many of the children may present as non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities, and our aim is to provide them with a nurturing environment to develop their social communication and emotional regulation, within an education setting to facilitate their access to learning alongside their peers. Class sizes are a maximum of 6 pupils supported by a Class Teacher, two Learning Support Assistants and Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The children in the Adapted Curriculum do not access the National Curriculum, but instead are provided with a functional curriculum where communication is the main focus. About the school in general: Blossom House is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” specialist school for children aged 3 -19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities. What the role involves: The role involves working closely with the class teacher and therapists to provide individualised support for a specific student, targeting individualised learning approaches, emotional regulation, and communication. The applicant will also be supported to implement specific strategies to support the students’ communication, learning and sensory needs and in the management of challenging behaviours that can present within this cohort. The role also requires maintaining the learning environments and assisting with administration. The applicant may be required to provide ad-hoc support for other children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons under the direction of the Teacher or Therapist. We offer: A supportive working environment in a newly refurbished building. Small class sizes Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists and Music Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch once a week, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment. Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available. UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership. The ideal candidate will have: Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff. Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning. Ability and confidence to function independently as and when required. Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills. Ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum which includes the age group 3 – 11. Experience of providing personal self-care support to pupils will be an advantage. Please note that providing self-care support on occasion is an important expectation of the role. Ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs with patience and empathy. Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential. Qualifications preferred include GCSE, CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification. Interest in learning more about Speech and Language Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy would be an advantage. Closing Date: 26th July 2024This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check.

Learning Support AssistantThe role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role
Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)
No working required during school holidays
Salary from: £25,317 - £28,800 pro rata, depending on experience (£21,700 - £24,656 salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)To Start: September 2024Are you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?
Are you pro-active?
Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?
Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?
Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?
If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!
Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.
What the role involves:
You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Learning Support Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.
We offer:
A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.
Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Continued professional development and training.
The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.
Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 26th July 2024 Early applications are encouraged