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Learning Support Assistant

The Alton School · London · Wandsworth

Job description

The Alton is an inclusive inner London primary school situated next to Richmond Park. Your main priorities will be to support a class of young people, providing support to the whole class and coaching children on a 1:1 or small group basis. Working with children to ensure their educational and emotional needs are met and promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment. You will establish professional relationships with the new pupils and their families as well as with other staff in the school.

You will need:

  • A great personality and good enthusiasm
  • Experience in an education setting (Primary age range Preferable).
  • Strong communication skills
  • To be proactive, committed, resilient and reliable
  • Ability to Work with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
  • Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils


We offer:

A supportive working environment in a modern well-equipped building

Amazing grounds

On site free parking and close to a good transport network

Membership of local government pension scheme

If you think you have the ability to help provide our children with an exceptional education want to be part of this exciting opportunity to help our pupils to be the best that they can be, please contact the school office or download the application forms and documents attached.

For further information and to visit the school please telephone the office to arrange an appointment.

Completed Application forms should be returned to admin@thealton.q1e.org.uk

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.

Benefits

Spine Point 2

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About this school

The Alton School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
228
Avg teacher salary
£53,067
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.9:1
Academy trust
QUALITY FIRST EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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London, Wandsworth, SW15 4PD

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Salary
Spine Point 2
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
24 August 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026

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