| School | Preston Manor School |
|---|---|
| Head Teacher | Russell Denial |
| Job title | Learning Support Assistants (Upper School) |
| Salary | Scale 3, spinal point 5 – 6 plus Outer London Weighting (£27,884 - £28,290 pro rata) circa £24,598 – £24,957 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) pay award pending |
| Hours | 36 Hours per week - Term Time plus 5 inset days, Part time, permanent |
| Closing date | noon on Tuesday 9 June 2026 |
| Interviews | w/c 15 June 2026 |
| Start date | September 2026 |
| How to apply | For further information and an application pack, email hradmin@preston-manor.com or download the pack from the school's website. |
| Additional Information | The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute. In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK website |
The school
We ‘ARE’ Preston Manor School
Ambition | Responsibility | Excellence
Established in 1938, Preston Manor School is a thriving, inclusive all-through school serving its local community. It operates across two sites, with a Lower School (Reception to Year 6) and an Upper School (Year 7 to Sixth Form), supporting students throughout their entire educational journey.
The school has a committed staff and Governing Body alongside a supportive parent body. The school is known for strong academic performance, consistently exceeding national averages, and for its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. With extensive outdoor space, students benefit from both academic and outdoor learning opportunities.
At its core, the school promotes three key values:
- Ambition – encouraging students to aim high
- Responsibility – fostering accountability for self and others
- Excellence – striving for the best outcomes for everyone
The post
You will:
- have a passion for advocating for neurodiverse students
- have a willingness to share ideas, to learn from colleagues and to seek support
- be an excellent communicator, both in writing and verbally
- have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
- be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
- have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
- be a confident IT user
In return we will offer:
- motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
- friendly and supportive staff
- well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
- a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
- a commitment to professional development
The person
Preston Manor takes a highly inclusive approach in everything we do and we have a large SEN Team, including two Additionally Resourced Provisions (ASC and SLCN), working alongside our mainstream colleagues to ensure we deliver an outstanding learning experience for all our students. We are currently looking for an excellent Learning Support Assistant to work within our team, and the wider school, to continue to build on existing strengths and successes. We are particularly keen to hear from someone who has direct experience in working with students with complex SEN in mainstream contexts.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to support at all secondary Key Stages across all subject areas.
You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.