To start as soon as possible

25/30/35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only)

The SEN Department at Raynes Park High School are seeking to appoint full‐time and part-time Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in order to cater for the current level of students with a Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND).

The department supports students in a mainstream environment with an Education, Health Care plan (EHCP) and coordinates support and interventions for students who are SEN Support. The role requires the successful applicant to be a named Key Worker (KW) for identified students and provide support both inside and outside of the classroom. You will be part of a department where colleagues work collaboratively to share good practice, develop resources and celebrate the potential and success of each student.

The ideal candidate would also be committed to continued professional development through the many opportunities offered by the school.

Raynes Park High School is a vibrant, student-focussed 11 – 19 secondary school rated “Good” by Ofsted in January 2019. We foster a strong community and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Whilst the students are at the centre of everything we do, we recognise and value our dedicated and committed staff. We are actively seeking ways to enable our staff to achieve a balance between the exacting demands of their profession and their lives outside work. Above all we aim to ensure that every student is inspired to learn and achieves the best they can as a result of exceptional teaching and learning.

Should you wish to visit the school prior to completing your application you will be warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school on 020 8946 4112 or email us at humanresources@raynespark.merton.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday 15th January 2024 at 9.00am.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

We reserve the right to interview strong candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application early. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Raynes Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.