Learning Support Assistant Vacancies
Required for September 2026
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT /
SPORTS COACH
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is a thriving Nursery and prep day School for Children between the ages of 6 months and 13 years for a fixed term contract of 12 months. Located on an idyllic 35-acre estate in Bletchingley, Surrey, our mission is to prepare each child for life and to inspire a love of learning.
We are looking to energetic and committed Learning Support Assistant and Sports Coach, to join our friendly and talented team. The role will involve supporting in the classroom and coaching in our sports department.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dual role with the ability to support both in the classroom and in sports, including team sports and after school clubs and activities.
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday during the School’s term time, and includes supporting our wraparound care provision.
Competitive salary based on skills and qualifications.
To apply for this role please complete the application form and send this, along with as CV and accompanying letter to our HR Business Partner Jenny Haines at hr@hawthorns.com.
The application deadline is 10.00am on Friday 12 June. Early application is strongly encouraged. The school reserves the right to conclude the recruitment process before the closing date should the ideal candidate be identified.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
LSA and Sports Coach Job Description
LSA and Sport Coach Person Specification
Safeguarding All roles advertised will involve contact with children. ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All applicants should read the policies below. Enhanced disclosures from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought on all successful applicants.
Equal Opportunities ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is committed to applying its equal opportunities policy at all stages of recruitment and selection and to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and equally in every part of school life. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Individuals are selected, promoted and treated solely on the basis of their relevant merits (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience). We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.
Prospective staff should also read the information and policy documents below:
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Staff Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy
- Staff Code of Conduct Policy
- Privacy Notice
