Learning Support Assistant

Overview

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Department to work with children with a wide range of special needs including learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders, visual impairment and behavioural and emotional difficulties.

About Highams Park School

Highams Park School is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school serving its local community. In our most recent OFSTED inspection, our school was judged ‘good’ and our Sixth Form, comprising of approximately 400 students, was judged to be 'outstanding'. At GCSE we have a positive Progress 8 score, and at A Level our results have been outstanding, as judged by ALPS, for 8 consecutive years. Highams Park School offers its staff the opportunity to work in a highly regarded school, with dedicated and motivated colleagues and well-behaved, friendly students. Highams Park School offers comprehensive CPDL and is dedicated to staff wellbeing and ensuring that teachers have a manageable workload.  

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £20512 to £20804 per year

NJC Salary Outer London Scale 2 Pts 3 - 4

39 weeks per year

30 hours 10 minutes per week

Location

Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9PJ

Supporting documents

• Non Teaching Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification

Deadline and how to apply

Please email your completed application form to recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk by midday Tuesday 5th May 2026 

Safeguarding Children

We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

Job reference: CV's Not accepted - Application form only