1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term)

Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive secondary school situated in Sutton, South West London.  We are proud of our strong local reputation, having over 4,000 applications for 300 places in September 2024. 

In October 2024 the hard work of our students and staff was recognised by Ofsted. The inspection team described the school as offering "an exceptional standard of education", using the words "flourishing, "inclusive" and "friendly" to describe our school. In the report Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Sixth Form and Leadership & Management were all graded as Outstanding. 

We have a very diverse population of students, offering a comprehensive range of opportunities for colleagues who work here. Our students - of all groups - have done incredibly well over the last few years, with our GCSE achievement always being at least in the top 20% of the country, and over 60 Sixth Form students attending Russell Group universities each year. 

We are looking for a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term). This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Greenshaw High School and become an integral member of the Inclusion department.

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and committed individuals to join Greenshaw High School as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, direct 1:1 academic, environmental, and medical support for a specific pupil with complex neurological and physical needs (specifically complex epilepsy presenting as regular focal and tonic-clonic seizures).

Full, specialised training will be provided to the successful candidate. Working in close collaboration with class teachers, the Inclusion Team, and medical professionals, the primary aim of this role is to safeguard the pupil’s physical wellbeing, facilitate their full access to a high-quality mainstream curriculum, and strategically scaffold their independence and self-regulation.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’ .

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

1. Medical Monitoring and Response (following full training)

• Serve as the primary point of medical monitoring for the designated pupil across the school day, including lessons, transitions, and approved after-school activities;

• Safely and confidently identify early indicators or subtle warning signs of focal onset (e.g. brief situational awareness loss, or sudden unresponsiveness);

• Execute established Seizure Management and Post-Seizure protocols calmly and efficiently during both focal and convulsive tonic-clonic events; prioritise the pupil’s immediate physical safety, protect their head/airway, and carefully time episodes;

• Administer emergency first aid and liaise rapidly with the school’s Senior On-Call and First Aid teams, administering rescue protocols or contacting emergency services (999) as dictated by the pupil's Healthcare Plan (HCP);

• Guide the pupil to low-stimulus environments during post-seizure phases, managing severe disorientation or anxiety with sensitivity, and accurately logging all incidents.

1. Support Learning and Fostering Independence

• Assist the pupil by breaking instructions into shorter, manageable steps to prevent cognitive overload;

• Strategically balance safety with independence, positioning yourself non-intrusively in learning spaces to foster self-sufficiency;

• Implement agreed accommodations, including 15-minute alertness check-ins and managing the pupil's brain breaks and Time Away cards;

• Ensure classroom seating arrangements accommodate the pupil’s right-eye peripheral vision deficit by keeping materials within their left visual field.

1. Environmental Safety and Transition Support

• Accompany the pupil during room changes and social times, utilizing an Early Exit Pass to navigate corridors safely before peak crowd movements;

• Provide physical stability on stairs (standing on the pupil's right side due to their visual deficit), manage lift access during acute fatigue, and support toilet safety protocols discreetly;

• Assist in conducting and maintaining risk assessments for practical subjects (e.g. Science, Technology) and accompany the pupil on off-site trips.

1. Support in Exams and Assessments

• Providing support for students with approved access arrangements during internal and external examinations and assessments. This may include acting as a reader, scribe, or practical assistant; providing supervised rest breaks; facilitating the use of assistive technology or adapted equipment; ensuring an appropriate and compliant environment for examinations;

• Where appropriate and within regulatory guidelines, guiding students to develop strategies for managing exam conditions and accessing materials independently, reducing reliance on LSA support where possible;

• Assisting students in understanding exam conditions, focusing on building their confidence and reducing anxiety.

1. Collaboration and Professional Growth

• Maintain a structured daily handover with parents/carers regarding the pupil's morning and afternoon presentation and fatigue levels;

• Brief alternative LSAs or cover staff fully on the pupil's profile and emergency protocols to ensure continuity of care during planned absences;

• Actively participate in mandatory, specialist training provided by the Epilepsy Nurse, school first-aid leads, and the SENCO to build proficiency in this role;

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding medical records while actively championing the pupil's social inclusion and dignity within the school community.

1. General Responsibilites

• Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in legislation; 

• Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person; 

• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the Inclusion Coordinator or Headteacher.

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression

• Generous pension scheme

• Blue Light Card

• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym Discounts

• Free eye tests

• Cycle to work scheme

• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 13th July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.