CHERRY GARDEN SCHOOL

41 Bellenden Road, London SE15 5BB Telephone:

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Salary: HAY 5, point 6 currently starting at GBP26,625 FTE

This will be pro-rata 29 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year.

Cherry Garden is an outstanding community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex needs including autism. We are in a new state of the art building with brilliant facilities and extensive landscaped grounds and it goes without saying the children are amazing. Please check out our Twitter and our to see them in action!

We have a child centred, play based curriculum with motivating and fun learning opportunities at the centre of what we do.

Are you:

enthusiastic, fit and healthy with a sense of humour. passionate about supporting pupils with learning disabilities. a team player. We, in turn, can offer:

A friendly and supportive staff team. Comprehensive induction and on the job training. Opportunities for continual learning. All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.

An application pack can be found on our website via the button below or may be requested from the School Administration Officer by email.

Applications should be submitted to this email address or posted to Cherry Garden School.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday, 12th January 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday, 23rd January 2024

CVs are not acceptable - only applications on the official form will be considered for shortlisting.

If you would like to arrange a tour of our school please email the school at