Learning Support Assistant (Term time only)

Merchant Taylors' School is a large Independent Boys' School, situated in 286 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex. The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys' day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 340 boys, while the Senior School has some 962 pupils. The School employs over 140 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors' School.

The learning support assistant provides support to pupils both within the classroom and individually, as well as in various extra-curricular settings. In particular, they support pupils who are neurodivergent, disabled and/or have been identified with special educational needs so that they are fully included within the school community and are able to access the curriculum and make progress. This is done under the instruction/guidance of the Head of Learning Support and where applicable, classroom teachers.

The successful applicant will have responsibilities with regards to particular pupils at certain times of the day as well as responsibilities within the department e.g. record keeping and departmental administrative tasks.

Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024, 9am

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interview Date: w/c 7th October 2024

Merchant Taylors' School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Merchant Taylors' School is a large Independent Boys' School, situated in 286 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex. The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys' day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 340 boys, while the Senior School has some 962 pupils. The School employs over 140 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors' School.