Teaching Vacancies • Feltham, Middlesex TW13 4QP
About this role
What skills and experience we're looking for
Oak Hill Academy is an amazing and popular school because we believe in all of our pupils and encourage them to reach their full potential through enjoyment and challenge.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, hardworking and have high expectations for all pupils within a Key Stage 2 setting. You will enjoy working as part of a class team under the direction of the class teacher and take pride in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
This role will involve providing dedicated support for a Year 6 pupil with social, emotional and communication needs, who requires additional support to access learning successfully within the classroom. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement agreed strategies, support emotional regulation, and help the pupil develop positive relationships with adults and peers.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational member of staff who has experience of working with pupils with SEND, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health needs and communication difficulties. You will need to be patient, consistent, nurturing and able to follow structured support plans. Experience of supporting pupils with EHCPs and behaviour support strategies is desirable.
We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are
- Educated to GCSE Level C or above in English and Maths
- Confident, enthusiastic and have a passion for learning
- Able to demonstrate excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
- Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
- An excellent, enthusiastic and committed practitioner who believes in the value of continuing CPD
- Someone who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils
- Creative and able to make a difference
- Adaptable and aspirational
- Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils and have a belief that all can achieve well
- Able to build good working relationships with staff, pupils and their parents/carers
What the school offers its staff
We offer
- A warm, friendly and supportive working environment
- A dynamic and forward looking staff who enjoy working together
- Children who are excited by school and love to learn
- A comprehensive induction, training and support programme
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the Principal to arrange an appointment via Rita Smith, details above.
Closing date
Thursday 28th May 2026 Interview
to be confirmed
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.