Learning Support Assistant at Furze Down School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FDS/65217

Location

Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3BL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,950.00 - £25,625.00 Annually (FTE)
Term time only (salary pro rata)

Closing Date

12:00pm, 27th Feb 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Furze Down is an outstanding special school on split sites in Winslow and Buckingham, which provides for 220 pupils with communication and interaction differences aged 4 to 19. We are incredibly proud of our school. Furze Down employs a dedicated multi-disciplinary team who ensure pupils, and their families, are at the heart of everything.  We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with our pupils, their families and supporting professionals.

Our vision is “to promote our inclusive philosophy, so all thrive and flourish”. The school’s values of personal responsibility and respect have been instrumental in developing an ethos where views, beliefs and differences are appreciated and given a voice.

Due to school expansion we are seeking Primary/KS3/KS4/6th Form Learning Support Assistants

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team of LSAs.
You will work with our teachers, teaching assistants and therapists to engage with our students, so teamwork is important.
You will need to show clear, calm communication skills which can be delivered in a respectful manner and be reliable, trustworthy and committed to work within the school’s policies, including safeguarding and child protection.

Whilst experience is not necessary, you will demonstrate a commitment to our school values and your professional development

All our staff, regardless of experience, have access to extensive personalised professional development plans.

Full-time: 37 hours a week Monday - Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm term time only

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school on 01296 711380 or recruitment@furzedownschool.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this position earlier should sufficient applications be received before the advertised closing date. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Furze Down School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check before they are appointed.