Learning Support Assistant

William Morris Sixth Form, situated in Hammersmith, was established as the country’s first 16–19 comprehensive school. We offer 850 students from West London and beyond an exciting range of academic and vocational courses from foundation learning through to advanced level. WMSF is an over-subscribed, vibrant, inner-city learning community that has the individual student at the heart of everything it does.

We are looking for a flexible, practical and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with relevant experience and/or qualifications to join our Inclusion team on a full-time, term-time-only basis.

In this role, you will:

• Acquire and draw upon the knowledge of differing types of special needs in order to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the learner

• Take account of the special needs involved and aid each student to learn effectively

• Establish a supportive relationship with each student in and out of class

• Provide in-class support and develop strategies to encourage independence and help students to learn effectively

• Support students in non-educational activities

• Be the designated key worker for a caseload of students with education health care plans (EHCPs), which includes weekly meetings, completing paperwork to document all agreed outcomes and support needs using EduKey and other platforms, and communicating with families/guardians and professionals as required

• Advise, support, and help teachers become more effective in meeting the learning needs of students with special educational and medical needs

In return, we aim to create a friendly, supportive and open culture in which staff can develop and thrive. Professional development for all staff is taken seriously, and many opportunities are offered both in-house and externally.

Closing date: 17th August 2026

Interview date: 19th or 20th August 2026

We actively promote the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.