Learning Support Assistant
Thorpe House School
Buckinghamshire
- £13,500 - £18,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive dependant on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2026
Job overview
Thorpe House School is a well-established independent school in the United Kingdom, committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, with no previous experience required.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Type: Learning Support
Skills and Qualifications:
- No previous experience necessary; full training will be provided
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Basic organisational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and adapt within the school environment
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards students’ individual needs
- Positive attitude with enthusiasm for working in education
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Flexibility and reliability in fulfilling duties as required
If you are motivated by making a difference in young learners' lives within a friendly school community, we would love to hear from you.
Attached documents
About Thorpe House School
Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16 with a Co-Educational Sixth Form. The Lower School (up to Year 6) operates on its own site and the Middle School and the Upper School (Years 7 to 11) are based on the main site. Our co-educational Sixth Form is based in the heart of Gerrards Cross in it's own building which is only minutes walk from our main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.
Headteacher
Jake Burnett
Vision
Our educational approach encourages students to achieve to the best of their potential but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the students to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils’ keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving.”
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