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 seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team. Ideally, candidates will hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification and have prior experience working in a classroom setting. However, if you are passionate about this role and available, we may offer training to become an LSA (salary scale 4 Inner London).
The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, and possess strong teamwork skills. A genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) is essential.
Applicants must also be physically fit and willing to support 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:
A supportive, inclusive college community
A comprehensive induction and CPD programme
Access to the NEST Pension Scheme
Modern, well-resourced facilities
A range of wellbeing and staff benefits, including:
Employee Assistance Programme
Free 24/7 access to private doctors and nurses ( online)
Daily staff breakfasts with fruit, cereal, and toast
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free eye tests for eligible 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: Friday, 4th of July 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Thursday, 10th of July 2025
Start Date: September 2025 ( depending on the compliance checks)
Pay Scale: Inner London Pay Scale 5 between point 11, £32,817 pa and point 15, £34,779 pa for the full time employee working 52 weeks in a year.
Actual Salary: £23,729 to £25,149 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
