Learning Support Assistant

Employer Sutton High School - GDST Location Sutton, Surrey Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Part Time Salary £31,200

FTE, actual salary pro-rata to part time

Posted 3rd August 2026 Start Date 7th September 2026 Expires 17th August 2026 09:30 AM Contract Type Fixed term contract Start Date 7th September 2026 Job

Start Date 7th September 2026

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Learning Support Assistant

Full or part time, term time only

Required September 2026

Salary Grade 3 from £31,200

FTE, actual salary pro-rata to part time hours

Sutton High School is currently seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (with Level 3 training or above) to work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a named senior school pupil in receipt of an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) for communication needs and also to provide support to students working in our Neurodiversity Hub.

Providing individual attention, reassurance and help, you will encourage the pupil to achieve their full potential, ensuring they are appropriately supported in their social interactions, learning and readiness for school. In the Neurodiversity hub you will provide support for individuals and small groups, facilitating their independent work and helping them develop effective study skills.

With a recognised TA qualification i.e. NVQ, NNEB, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent relevant experience in an educational setting, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to listen, empathise and build strong, positive relationships with children and staff alike.

You will be joining a team of Learning Support Assistants in our Senior School Neurodiversity Team, based in our Senior School Neurodiversity Team, based in our Neurodiversity Hub.

Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.

The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

The closing date for applications is 4pm on 17th August 2026, however please note that we reserve the right to close early.

Interviews TBC

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.