Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college which is currently located within Oaklands School.
In September 2025 we are relocating to two new sites in Sunbury-on-Thames (Surrey) and Hounslow.
The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism. We run three Pathways: Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life.
We are looking to employ a Learning Support Assistant to our team. As well as being calm and patient, you will need a good team working skills and be passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to undertake all aspects of personal care including toileting and feeding.
We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share this belief. Please refer to the person specification and job description for full details of the role and the essential knowledge and skills required.
Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty-six working week probation period.
We value our employees and offer a supportive and engaging environment, comprehensive induction, inset and excellent continuous professional development training sessions, Teachers Pension scheme access to staff discounts, and other wellbeing benefits:
An employee assistance programme
Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge
Daily staff breakfasts including fruits cereal and toast
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye test for identified staff
Employee referral reward
To apply, please complete and email the application form to hr@greatoakscollege.com
Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification.
Closing Date: Monday, 17th March 2025
Interview Date: Thursday, 20th March 2025
Start Date: TBC ( depending on the compliance checks)
Pay Scale: Inner London Pay Scale 5 between point 11, £32,346 pa and point 15, £34,275 pa for the full time employee working 52 weeks in a year.
Actual Salary: £23,389 to £24,785 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:15, 30 hours per week.
CV’s will not be accepted. No Agencies Please
