Learning Support Assistant Level 3 (Oakleigh Queenswell Site) at Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OSAC/73036

Location

Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, Greater London, N20 0DH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£25,927.00 Annually (Actual)
Level 3 Grade F Min _FTE - £34,488 _Actual - £25,927 approx

Weeks Per Year

40 weeks per year, including 5 INSET days and 30 hours of additional training across the academic year.

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 19th Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Friday 26th June 2026

Interview Date(s) Friday 26th June 2026

About this Role

Would you like to work in this exciting Outstanding primary special school?

If so, we would like to hear from highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individuals who have experience of supporting children with Autism, complex learning difficulties and additional needs.

As a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant, you will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team to support pupils to access learning, develop communication skills, build independence and achieve their individual outcomes. You will be expected to use your initiative, contribute to planning and assessment, and support the implementation of personalised learning programmes under the direction of the class teacher.

Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Education or a related field, or have substantial relevant experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Usual hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm (30 hours per week). This is a term-time only position paid for 40 weeks per year, including 5 INSET days and 30 hours of additional training across the academic year.

Flexible working options may be available, and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Oakleigh School and the Acorn Early Years Centre are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

This post is currently based within Oakleigh School's provision at our Queenswell site (N20 0NQ). However, Oakleigh School operates across multiple sites and, should operational needs require, the successful candidate may be asked to work at or transfer between other school sites following appointment.

Please note: We believe AI should enhance, not replace, your personal expression when writing about your experience and suitability for this role. We are interested in hearing about your own experiences, reflections and motivations. Applications that do not demonstrate personal insight may not be shortlisted.

Contact Details

  Rachel Preston
  0208 368 5336
  jobs@oakleigh.barnet.sch.uk

Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

What interests you about working at Oakleigh School and supporting children with Autism and complex learning needs?
Describe your experience of working with children or young people with SEND. What approaches have you found most effective in supporting their learning and development?
Tell us about a time when you helped a child overcome a challenge or achieve a positive outcome. What was your role and what did you learn from the experience?
Communication is central to our work. How have you supported children with differing communication needs, including non-speaking children or those using AAC?
Working in a special school requires teamwork, flexibility and resilience. Please provide an example that demonstrates these qualities.
How do you build positive and professional relationships with families and other professionals to support a child's progress?
What skills, qualities and experience do you feel you would bring to the Level 3 Learning Support Assistant role?
As a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant, there may be occasions when you are required to lead the class team in the absence of the class teacher. Describe any experience you have of leading others, coordinating a team, or taking responsibility for learning activities. How would you ensure high standards of practice and consistency during these periods?
A key aspect of this role is modelling effective practice and supporting the induction and development of new staff. Please describe how you would support a new colleague to understand and implement approaches used to support children with Autism and complex learning needs.
Level 3 Learning Support Assistants play an important role in delivering, monitoring and assessing learning under the direction of the class teacher. Please provide an example of how you have contributed to planning, delivering, monitoring or assessing learning and how this information was used to support a child's progress.