Job Description

Job Introduction

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Plumstead Manor School

Learning Support Assistants

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work - pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish.

Ref 130 Senior LSA

Scale 4 - Senior LSA 26,402 per annum (actual gross salary).

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

As a Senior LSA in our SEND department, you will support the learning of individual students and small groups in class and oversee learning across specific activities under the guidance of a Teacher. You will also lead small group withdrawal interventions such as Catch-up literacy, Catch-up Numeracy, ELSA, Nurture or EBSA, developing schemes of learning and methods of assessment to demonstrate progress that meet the needs of students.

Ref 131 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Scale 5 - HLTA 28,361 - must have HLTA qualification

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

As a HLTA in our SEND department you will work directly with students who have specific learning needs and/or who have high levels of anxiety about school and lessons. You will be a key worker to specific students and will liaise directly with the SENCO, the school's mental health lead and other professionals, attending any relevant meetings. You will also assist teachers in the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class/small group activities across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 as required.

For these senior roles you will need to be an LSA who is experienced in working with SEND students and those with an EHCP and be aware of best practice in teaching less able learners and those with specific learning needs. Experience or qualifications working in one or more of the following specialist areas: autism, dyslexia, EBSA, numeracy or literacy support programmes, is highly desirable.

The closing date for these posts is Monday 12 January at noon

To Apply please visit our website

www.plumsteadmanor.com

Alternatively, contact the HR Team 020 3260 3123

jobs@plumsteadmanor.com

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

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

Salary

26,402 (Senior) to 28,361(HLTA) - Actual gross salary

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

royalgreenwich/TP/1042/550

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

12 January, 2026

Job Category

Teaching assistant

Business Unit

Schools

Location

Old Mill Road, London, United Kingdom

Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required

Enhanced DBS with Childrens' Barred List *

Posted on

19 December, 2025