Learning Support Assistant

Salary will be based on CAN salary scale point 14 (£27,025 full time equivalent, £20,226 actual pro-rata salary). The post is for 32.5 hours per week, term time only (188 days). The working day will start at 8.20am and finish at 3.50pm.

This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life.

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be part of a team working under the direction of the SENCo and Assistant Headteacher, or allocated for day-to-day management to the Leaders of Mathematics, English, Science or other departments.

You will be expected to work effectively with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students and external agencies.

See Job Description for full details.

Further information and an application form are available from the joining us/staff vacancies page of the school website. Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form; CVs are not accepted. There is the potential for salary progression. Training is provided.

Application on the school application form to the Headteacher, Mr P Naudi asap and by

9am Monday 07th September 2026 at the latest.

Please note that if sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early therefore you are advised to apply early.

Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8PW

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Email: [email removed]; Website: www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk

Cheam High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Cheam High School is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will likely be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.

In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.