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32.5 hours a week 

39 weeks per year (Mon – Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.)

Start date: 01.09.2025

Duration:  Fixed Term – One Academic Year

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant and dedicated staff team.  You would support classroom teachers in teaching and learning to ensure the highest outcomes for our students working with individual pupils 1:1 and small groups. We are looking for candidates with initiative who will make a big impact in the life and learning environment of the school.

The position would ideally suit someone who is calm and patient with the ability to inspire and motivate children.  

We are a Primary School and Nursery, based in Balham, with excellent transport links (close to Clapham South and Balham tube stations, Balham train station and numerous bus links).

Are you:

• Someone who will inspire and motivate our learners?
• Driven by a passion for making learning fun, exciting and challenging at the same time?
• Committed to inclusive education and raising standards?
• Able to communicate effectively with others? 
• Experienced in supporting children with special educational needs?
• Curious, tenacious and collaborative?
   
   

If this sounds like your ideal job, please do get in touch! 

We can offer:

• Excellent training and CPD to develop your skills 
• A great staff team to work with
• Incredibly enthusiastic, well behaved and motivated children
• Support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team

Please call 020 8673 4913 if you have further questions.  

An application form, job description and further details of this post can be downloaded below. 

Completed application forms should be returned to the school either by email: bm@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk or post. 

In the interests of the environment and economy, we encourage applications by email. 

Closing date:  02 June 2025 (at noon)

Interviews: 04 June 2025

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

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.   

Please note we do not accept CVs. 

Alderbrook Nursery & Primary School                                                        

Oldridge Road, Balham 

London SW12 8PP 

Tel: 020 8673 4913   

Email:  info@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Carly Foulkes

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils