Learning Support Assistant

Job OverviewFulham Prep School are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and inspiring Learning Support Assistant to join the school in September 2025. The Learning Support Assistant will be sporting two individual students in Year 7 and Year 8 at the Prep School. The role will be based at the Prep site. We are developing our facilities and curriculum, so there is a real opportunity to play a role in how our provision takes shapeFulham Prep is part of Fulham School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards.

Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we doOur campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routesWe offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded.

Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing cultureWe have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging worldThe same ambition holds true for our staff team.

Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaborationFulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

Key Responsibilities Supervising learning and unstructured time activities such as breaks and trips and providing support under the direction of a teacher, for both pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities; Preparing and using equipment and resources required to meet the lesson plans and relevant learning activities and assisting pupils in their use; Ensuring both pupils have appropriate access to opportunities to learn and develop; Work with individual pupils/ small groups to deliver learning programmes; Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities; Providing feedback to pupils in relation to the progress and achievement, social and emotional development and interaction under the guidance of the teacher; Facilitate daily routines as and when needed; Support social and emotional development through positive interactions.

Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans; Liaise with staff, parents, and external professionals and attend ‘team around child’ meetings;The Ideal Candidate Will HaveHave an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearancePrevious teaching or LSA experiencePartake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfareBe aware of safeguarding policies