Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location: London, GB

ROLE SUMMARY

Chepstow House School is an established 3 form entry, Coed Prep with a nursery attached and outstanding facilities within the Notting Hill Gate area. It is a growing school offering opportunities for staff development and career progression. Chepstow House School is seeking to appoint a Full time Learning Support Assistant for September 2026. The Learning Support Assistant will work closely with the pupils, Class Teacher and SENDCo.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the child has opportunities to develop their skills as an independent learner.
• Facilitate between school and outside agencies working with the child, ensuring there is effective communication and continuity in approach.
• Following the guide of the class teacher to provide a safe and supportive environment for the supported child to learn both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborating with the teacher to create an individual learning plan that provides specific, short term achievable targets for priority areas of learning.
• Provide kinaesthetic and engaging activities at the child's level to progress learning.
• Liaise with multi disciplinary teams and implement programmes provided by external therapists.
• Liaise with the teacher over the needs for the next day for the support child through the evaluation of that day.
• Ensuring that all children are safe in the nursery/playground and never unsupervised, and that they do not leave the nursery/playground without prior permission.
• Ensuring that safety measures are met by closing the exterior doors and gates at the end of the session before sending or escorting children in a quiet and organised manner to class.
• To contribute fully to the extracurricular activities and the life of the nursery.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance.
• Partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare.
• Be aware of safeguarding policies.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.