Term time only
Grade B £31,120 - £34,180 (pro-rated for term time only - actual salary £24,667- £27,103)
City of London School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, on a one-year contract, to fulfil a range of responsibilities within the Learning Support Department. The post offers an opportunity to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a large independent school. The post is suitable for experienced Learning Support Assistants and may also be attractive to a graduate thinking of a career in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). The work will be varied, and to some extent be determined by the experience and skills of the individual appointed.
The Learning Support Department is a dynamic and knowledgeable team that specialises in supporting SEND pupils of all age groups (Years 6-13), as well as their parents and teachers. The post holder will be responsible for small group and one-to-one support of SEND pupils, primarily outside of the classroom, facilitating their learning skills and comprehension of lesson materials delivered in the classroom.
The post offers an opportunity to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a large independent school. The post will be particularly attractive to a graduate thinking of a career in education. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent, be determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual appointed.
CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Pauls Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London.
CLS is fully committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum for staff, and another for pupils, which are used to help drive progress forward.
It is a top priority for the School that we both attract and retain a staff body that is not only excellent, but also reflects the London community within which we live, and our diverse pupil body. As such, it is of paramount importance to the School that we acknowledge our current imbalance and seek to rectify this. We are therefore particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit-based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well.
CLS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.
Closing date: 11 June 2025 at 9am
Interviews will be held on the week commencing TBC