Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Learning Support Assistant (SEND)
Alternative Resource Provision (SLCN & ASC)

£24,531.72 Per annum

32.5 hours per week (with ½ hour unpaid lunch break)

Term Time Only - 39 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

Are you a reflective, ambitious and values-driven learning support assistant committed to ensuring that every moment counts?

Riversdale Primary School is seeking an excellent Learning Support Assistant to join our committed and forward-thinking team. This is an opportunity to work in a school where high expectations, strong relationships and inclusive practice sit at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll work closely with individual pupils and small groups in our Alternative Resource Provision/ASC Base, helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

We are passionate about the education of our children, continuous professional development of all staff and a strong partnership with parents and the wider community.

Within the base all pupils have an EHCP who have speech, language and communication needs including Autism. It is important to us that all adults contribute to the growth and development of every child and support their individual needs. 

You will be a calm, patient and resourceful individual who will be able to respond positively to the challenges of working with pupils of all abilities within the base.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and will be expected to support individuals and small groups of children. A minimum of GCSE Level 4 (grade C) or above in English and Maths and NVQ Level 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent experience are required.

About Us

Riversdale Primary School is a nurturing, ambitious and values-led school. We are proud to hold Gold: Rights Respecting School (UNICEF) status and to celebrate our rich multicultural diversity. Our children are happy, exceptionally well behaved, eager to learn and supportive of one another.

We are committed to continuously improving the quality of education and to developing well-rounded, thoughtful individuals.

Riversdale Primary School holds Flagship School status with the Inclusion Quality Mark, reflecting our whole-school commitment to inclusive practice.

You will join:

·       Passionate and dedicated teaching and support staff,

·       Supportive governors and engaged families,

·       A culture of collaboration, professional dialogue and shared responsibility.

What We Offer

·       A supportive and ambitious environment where professional development is prioritised,

·       Clear systems and strong leadership,

·       Engaged families and well-behaved pupils,

·       A school community that values reflection, inclusion and high standards.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

For enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Nadia Caldecott, HR Officer, on 020 8874 6904 or email ncaldecott@riversdaleschool.org.uk.

Completed applications should be submitted to: ssousa@riversdaleschool.org.uk.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 (Midnight)
Shortlisting: Friday 24th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 28th or Wednesday 29th April 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs will not be accepted.

Riversdale Primary School

302a Merton Road,

Wandsworth, London

SW18 5JP

Tel: 020 8874 6904

Interim Headteacher – Steven Sousa

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