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Special Needs Learning Support Assistants

Scales 1D to 2 (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

30 Hours per week - Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
 £22,324 – £22,641 pro rata per annum    

                     
 32.5 hours per week – Term Time Only (39 weeks)                                                £24,188 – £25,531 pro rata per annum

Would you like to make a real difference to the life chances of young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join us at Garratt Park School. You will support students with their learning in class, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. You will also support students’ personal development, wellbeing and independence, helping them to feel safe, successful and prepared for their next steps into adult life.

We welcome applications from experienced LSAs from mainstream or special education settings, graduates considering a career in education, or individuals looking to move into the sector bringing valuable transferable skills and experience. We are proud of our supportive staff team and can offer training and development opportunities for the right candidates.

Some roles may involve supporting students within our ARC provision for pupils with more complex needs. Candidates with relevant experience, training or specialist skills may be considered for a higher salary point within the advertised range.

Garratt Park School is a special school for young people aged 11–19 with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs including Autism, speech, language and communication needs, sensory impairments and a small number of students with more complex needs. We are a welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong focus on therapeutic practice, personal development and preparing students for adulthood.

We are situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth and most of our students come from the local area and from diverse backgrounds. Earlsfield is well served by public transport with easy access to central London.

Flexible working requests and part-time/job share arrangements will be considered where these can be accommodated within the needs of the school.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, please contact Janice Button at the school on 020 8946 5769 or via the recruitment email address above.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 09 June 2026 (at noon)
 Interview date: Week commencing 15 June 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes the need to become familiar with school policies immediately upon appointment and to follow the school’s safeguarding procedures at all times.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Garratt Park School

Waldron Road, London, SW18 3TB

Tel:    020 8946 5769

recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone

Current roll: 212              

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils