Job Description

Job description


Fixed term contract for one year in the first instance

Grade 5 29,031 pa to 30,321 pa

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am -4:30pm

39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)



Are you passionate about education and looking for an exciting role as a Learning Support Assistant? We have a fantastic opportunity work within our dynamic and inspiring curriculum support department.

About us:

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. "The school rejoices in its diversity. Teachers design lessons which reflect the range of cultures within the school community." (Ofsted 2021) We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School and our character values of determination, wisdom, honesty and service underpin all that we do.



Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.



"Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe." "The school sets high standards for pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They are polite and courteous."



"Teachers are experts in their subjects."

The successful candidate will:

+ Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure + Be able to follow school procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player + Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

About you

What we can offer you:

Friendly and supportive environment

Vibrant mixed staff

Positive student staff relationships

Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications

An impressive wellbeing package.

Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions

EAP including 24/7 helpline offering support to staff and their families

Access to a personal healthcare cash plan

Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment

Onsite parking

+ Cycle to Work Scheme

"Leaders support the well-being of staff... Staff in all areas of the school feel valued by leaders as well as by pupils and parents." (Ofsted 2021)

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.dwhs.co.uk/vacancies



Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney, rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk



The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance-2



'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.



Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date:

Monday 15 September 2025 at 9.00am with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

Start Date:

As soon as possible


Dormers Wells Lane Southall Middlesex UB1 3HZ


Tel No : 0208566446


Email : rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk