Learning Support Assistant
Sutton High School
Sutton
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 3 from £31,200FTE, actual salary pro-rata to part time hours
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 17 August 2026
Job overview
Sutton High School is currently seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (with Level 3 training or above) to work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a named senior school pupil in receipt of an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) for communication needs and also to provide support to students working in our Neurodiversity Hub.
Providing individual attention, reassurance and help, you will encourage the pupil to achieve their full potential, ensuring they are appropriately supported in their social interactions, learning and readiness for school. In the Neurodiversity hub you will provide support for individuals and small groups, facilitating their independent work and helping them develop effective study skills.
With a recognised TA qualification i.e. NVQ, NNEB, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent relevant experience in an educational setting, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to listen, empathise and build strong, positive relationships with children and staff alike.
You will be joining a team of Learning Assistants in our Senior School Neurodiversity Team, based in our Neurodiversity Hub.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee benefits include:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The closing date for applications is 4pm on 17th August 2026, however please note that we reserve the right to close early.
Interviews: TBC.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 900 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and with specialist contemporary learning facilities such as Design Studios, a Ceramics Room, an Emilio Reggio EYFS Building, an amphitheatre and Oracy Space.
Both Senior and Prep schools hold strong positions in the top schools nationally and attract girls from a wide geographical area and variety of backgrounds, resulting in an inclusive school community where individuality is celebrated and girls are fiercely independent. Our values of Courage, Truth and Joy are at the heart of all we do.
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent schools in the country, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Examination results at Sutton High are consistently high and significantly above the national average. In the summer of 2023, girls achieved 75% 9-7 grades at GCSE, with over half of grades at 9/8.
Our girls benefit from expert advice and guidance about higher education and the world of work, as we have our own specialist who organises interviews, work experience placements and careers fairs and the majority of pupils go on to study at Russell Group universities.
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