Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Position:Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Scale 4, Spinal Point 7 – 10 

Current Full Time Salary: £30,288 – £31,611 (Term Time Only Pro Rata)

Hours of work: Part-Time (32.5 Hours per week) or 0.8 considered. 40 Weeks per year – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025

Interviews: Friday 7th November  2025

Start date :  As soon as possible

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 – 16. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School and the Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill.

This post is currently for working in the Secondary School.  However, the expectation is that staff may also work in the Primary/EYFS School.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of deafness and other special needs (desirable)
• A qualification in/understanding of childcare
• BSL qualification (desirable) or a commitment to learn
• Energy, enthusiasm and good communication skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience in positive handling desirable
• Experience in intimate care desirable

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching, and have:  

• Friendly, supportive staff
• A pleasant learning environment with a child centred approach
• Training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
• Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn

An informal visit to the school is warmly welcomed.  For further information and an application pack please visit the school website on www.blanchenevile.org.uk or email Deborah Lissowski on sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice  and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for.  The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work.