LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS – REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Salary: HAY 5 point 6, currently equivalent to £31,530 FTE
This will be pro-rata 29 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year.

Cherry Garden is an outstanding community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex needs including autism. We are in a new state of the art
building with brilliant facilities and extensive landscaped grounds and it goes without saying the children are amazing. Please check out our Instagram @cherrygardensch to see them in action!
We have a child centred, play based curriculum with motivating and fun learning opportunities at the centre of what we do.

Are you:

• passionate about supporting pupils with learning differences.
• a team player.
• committed to continuous improvement.

We, in turn, can offer:

• a friendly and supportive staff team.
• comprehensive induction and on the job training.
• an exceptional school environment which is truly special in so many ways.

All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.

An application pack can be found on our website www.cherrygardenschool.co.uk/vacancies or may be requested from the School Administration Officer by emailing hr@cherrygardenschool.co.uk

Applications should be submitted to this email address or posted to Cherry Garden School, at the address above.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview Date: Friday 7th November 2025

CVs are not acceptable – only applications on the official form will be considered for shortlisting.

If you would like to arrange a tour of our school please email the school at hr@cherrygardenschool.co.uk