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Learning Support Assistant

Lift Wishmore

Surrey

  • Expired
Salary:
£19,421 - 20,510 actual salary per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Immediate start date
Apply by:
24 April 2023

Job overview

SCP 8 - 11 - £22,777 - £24,054 FTE 

£19,421 - 20,510 actual salary per annum

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Full Time, Permanent

Immediate start date

Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), is a special school in Chobham, Surrey, for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 82 students which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and Academy policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also be expected to work on a one to one basis both on the Academy grounds and at alternative venues to support pupils in reaching their learning targets.

We always enjoy visits so do come and see what makes Wishmore Cross so special! Call the office on 01276 857555 to arrange a time to pop in for a visit.

Closing date: Monday April 24th 2023

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.

AET is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetschools.org/itt/ for further details.

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About Lift Wishmore

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  • Lift Wishmore
  • Alpha Road, Chobham, Woking
  • Surrey
  • GU24 8NE
  • United Kingdom
+44 1276 857 555

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About Lift Wishmore 

Lift Wishmore is a nurturing and ambitious school for students aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism and ADHD. Currently serving 90 boys, we are excited to become a co-educational school from September 2025, with plans to expand our junior provision and grow to 120 pupils over the next four years.

Our vibrant, purpose-built campus — including a new junior building — offers a visually inspiring and inclusive learning environment. We deliver a tailored curriculum designed to meet diverse needs, with a strong focus on reading, core academic subjects, and engaging GCSE options such as Business & Enterprise, Food & Nutrition, and Art.

Therapeutic support is central to our approach. Working in partnership with Surrey County Council, the National Autistic Society, and using the Thrive Approach, we prioritise emotional well-being and holistic development. Beyond the classroom, students can access enriching activities including Forest School, theatre trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

We are deeply committed to community engagement, regularly hosting parent events, supporting charities, and working closely with local primary schools and organisations.

At Lift Wishmore, we empower every student to thrive — academically, emotionally, and socially — and to build a positive and successful future.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

  1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
  2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
  3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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