Job Description
Horniman Primary School
Learning Support Assistant (25 Hours)
Ref: HP118 - Learning Support Assistant x 1 (Fixed Term Contract)
Start Date: 1st October 2025 (or ASAP thereafter)
End Date: Fixed Term Contract ends 17th July 2026
Full time/Part time: Part time, 25 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Start/Finish: 08:45-12:00 / 13:20-15:20
Please note: These contracts could be extended by a further academic year dependent on the number of children with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
The Role
The Learning Support Assistant’s (LSA) main role is to provide support for pupils with an ECHP and other children in the class with SEND. The LSA will implement personalised programmes, ensure that pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make good progress.
Duties will include working with individuals and groups of children, running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil’s individual learning and social needs. The LSA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupil’s EHCP in liaison with the class teacher and SENCO.
Salary
Salary Scale 3, SCP 05-06 (£30,120- £30,552 pro-rata) based on 2024/25 pay scales.
Location
Horniman Primary School, Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP
Telephone: 020 8699 3190
Email:
[email protected]What we’re looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic person to work as part of the dedicated and friendly Horniman school team. We need an outstanding individual who can bring enthusiasm and commitment to this role working with children with an EHCP/ SEND.
At Horniman, we encourage all staff to be active in their professional development and a comprehensive package of induction will be provided along with the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge through training. We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff and offer a programme of activities to support this.
Qualifications
Education to Level 2 Math's and English or higher.
NVQ2/NVQ3 Or Equivalent Qualifications Or Experience Is Also Desirable.
Applicants should be committed to the process of continuously raising standards, self-evaluation, school improvement and a desire to be involved the wider life of school.
How to apply
Please complete both the application form and the safer recruitment form and return these via email to Sharron Henriques, School Business Manager at:
[email protected] or by post to the school (address above). These forms, along with the full application pack (listed below) can be found by clicking the link below: www.hornimanprimary.com/vacancies
- Advert/Cover letter
- Job Description and Person Specification
- Support Staff Application Form
- Safer Recruitment Form
- Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
- Privacy notice for job applicants
Equal Opportunities Statement
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications –Sunday 7th September 2025, 12:00 midnight
Shortlisting – Monday 8th September 2025
Interviews – Thursday 11th September 2025
N.B. Shortlisting & Interview date can be subject to change
If you would like to visit the school please email Sofie Hashmi (Deputy Headteacher) at
[email protected] to arrange a time.
Safeguarding Statement:
Horniman Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas checks if applicable, and receipt of satisfactory references.
Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits, or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Equal Opportunities
Horniman Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief, or sexual orientation
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.
