Are you passionate about supporting children to be their very best?
Do you want to join a nurturing and inclusive school and work with equally committed educators?
Then our role as a Learning support Assistant could be the job for you.
Term time only: Yes
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Interviews to be held: w/c 16 November 2026
About us
Headteacher: Jonathan Coke, BA Hons PGCE
Gateway School is a thriving, vibrant and nurturing independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Ages: 2–11 Pupils on roll: Approx. 270 Small class sizes ensuring every child is known and supported Broad and creative curriculum Specialist teaching ISI Rated: Excellent in all areas Part of the Bellevue Education Group – offering high-quality professional development, shared expertise, and a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education. – offering global collaboration and rich CPD opportunities.
About the role
We are a welcoming and thriving independent co-educational prep school set in the heart of the Chilterns with 260+ children and we are looking for an outstanding Learning Support Assistant to work with us full time.
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, to ensure access to learning for pupils and to provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
About you
Requirements for the Role of LSA
- Relevant experience and qualifications, or a desire to undertake training
- Enjoyment of working with children
- The ability to work well in a team
- Effective communication skills with a range of people, including pupils, other staff, parents and the wider public
- A relevant First Aid qualification or a desire to undertake training
- Willingness to undertake wrap around care duties at the school
- Good organisational skills
- Flexibility and a positive can do attitude
- Energy and a sense of humour Desirable characteristics
- An interest or expertise in a particular curriculum area
- The ability to run a club for pupils in an area of interest to you
Please see attached recruitment pack for further information.
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