Location
Sutton

Hours
33 hours per week, between 8:00am and 3:50pm (across 5 days)
190 days per year (188 term time days plus 2 staff preparation days at the start of the academic year)
Term time only

Salary
CAN Scale 14–17
£27,025 – £27,541 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)
Actual salary: £20,760 – £21,156 per annum

About the Role
This is a non-teaching post offering an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people, supporting them in their school life and helping them to access a varied and engaging curriculum. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be part of a team working under the direction of the SENCo.

Oaks Park High School is home to Horizon – the largest autism base in the country. This specialist provision offers small teaching classes and a bespoke curriculum for students with autism. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with experience in this area, or an interest in developing experience working with students with autism.

You will be expected to work effectively with teaching and support staff at all levels, as well as with parents/carers, students and external agencies.

Oaks Park High School was rated ‘Good’ in all categories during its Ofsted inspection in October 2023, with inspectors noting the school’s ambition for all pupils including those with SEND, strong subject knowledge of teachers, respectful and polite pupils, and positive relationships between staff and students.

The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and is expanding due to a larger intake of students in September 2025.

Experience
Experience working with students with autism is desirable but not essential. Applications from candidates with an interest in developing this experience are welcome.

About you
You should be committed to supporting young people in their education and personal development, able to work effectively as part of a team, and have good communication skills to liaise with staff, parents/carers, students and external agencies.

Qualifications
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification. There are no specific qualifications required to apply for this role.