Learning Support Assistant

ISC group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in the UK is seeking a full-time professional to support students with additional learning needs. This role involves providing in-class support, aiding academic and emotional development, and maintaining records. The position offers a friendly environment and includes benefits like a competitive salary, professional development, and free lunch when school is in session. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and some relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Free lunch during school sessions

Free use of the school gym

Qualifications

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Experience of working in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality in-class support for students.
• Support students’ academic and emotional development.
• Maintain accurate records and provide administrative support.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility

Administrative efficiency

Job description

Overview

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality in-class and small group support for students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Support students’ academic and emotional development, promote independence, and assist teachers in implementing inclusive strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of student support sessions and interventions, organise timetables, prepare resources, and provide efficient administrative support to aid the smooth running of the department.
• Be flexible in responding to the changing needs of the department; no two days are the same.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can also work independently, and is highly administratively efficient.
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs and delivering interventions.
• Experience of working in an educational environment will be considered favourably.

Working pattern and benefits

This is a full-time position working term time only, from 9.00am until 5.00pm. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, free lunch when school is in session, and free use of the school gym.

To apply

For more information and to apply for the role, please visit our website: www.tormeadschool.org.uk.

Closing date and selection

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 March 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Safeguarding

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.