Cullum Learning Support Assistant & Keyworker

Cullum Learning Support Assistant & Keyworker – HWS

Annual salary £20,406.10 (NB: Salary subject to the September 2026 pay award)

35.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per annum)

To commence November 2026

Our Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in assisting students with differing needs and abilities to maximise their potential and achievement. This role would suit someone, with or without existing experience, with a desire to make a difference to the life chances of students. In addition, if you are a graduate and considering teaching, this would be an excellent start to your career.

If teaching is your goal we can offer hands on experience and excellent CPD streams, students keen to learn and a supportive team of colleagues.

A positive and flexible approach is essential. Other qualities required include patience, excellent communication and motivational skills, and being able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team building good relationships with colleagues and students. Experience of supporting students or relevant qualifications are advantageous although full training will be offered to the right candidate.

A desire to actively contribute to the learning, personal and social needs of students, while encouraging independence is required. Key duties will include assisting and advancing learning of identified students in a range of settings including working 1:1 and supporting within class.

We are looking for someone to work Monday to Friday across the school day: 8.00am to 3.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.00pm on Fridays (35.5 hours per week). The actual starting salary for 35.5 hours per week, for 38 weeks per annum, is £20,406.1

Hinchley Wood is a state comprehensive which is an inclusive and high achieving school. We are based in Esher, Surrey on the borders of SW London. We celebrate students’ holistic progress and development as well as academic achievement and are very proud to be one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales. We have over 1400 students on roll including over 300 students in our Sixth Form. An Ofsted inspection in September 2023 judged us to be “outstanding” stating that, ‘there is a strong learning culture across the school’ and ‘the development of pupils’ character is exemplary.’ 

Testimony from a recent joiner to the Cullum team:

“I joined Hinchley Wood Secondary School with no knowledge of what autism was or any of the other terms thrown at me. The team are incredibly supportive and were happy to assist with any questions I had. The focus on making this an inclusive community extends to staff as well as children and that was a factor in taking a permanent role here. The role of LSA is challenging and I am constantly learning, which can only benefit me. I feel lucky to be part of a school that fosters a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment. They want me to succeed as much as the children.”

Testimony from an LSA of two and a half years:

“Being a Learning Support Worker at HWS is a rewarding role, I love the fact that I can make a difference to the children not just academically but socially and emotionally also. Although the job can be challenging, it only adds to the sense of reward when I see the progress the children make. One of the things I enjoy the most is being part of a fantastic team. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment for the students. It's amazing how we collaborate and share ideas to ensure that each child's unique needs are met. The school itself is a wonderful place to work. The positive atmosphere and the dedication of the staff make a difference to our students learning. Seeing the impact, we have on the students and their families add to the sense of reward.”

If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would love to hear from you. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced team who work hard to ensure the best outcome for our students. 

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. In addition to working in an Ofsted Outstanding school, we offer:

We offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
• generous employer pension contributions;
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School)

The deadline for applications is on Monday 2nd November 2026 9am

We welcome early applications and we reserve the right to interview, and appoint prior to the application deadline if we believe that the right candidate has come forward so, please do get. your application in as soon as you make the decision that Hinchley Wood is the right place for you.