Additional Learning Support Assistant (Term time only)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary negotiable

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Onsite cafeteria discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Monoux College is recruiting an Additional Learning Support Assistant (Term time only) to support students with SEND in class, helping them develop academic and personal skills to become more independent learners.

In this role you will collaborate with Guidance Advisors, the safeguarding team and counsellors, feed into termly reviews, and assist during busy periods with entry periods and exam cycles as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP).
• Ability to help SEND students become independent learners.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND students in class and help develop academic and personal skills.
• Collaborate with Guidance Advisors, safeguarding team and counsellors.
• Maintain accurate records feeding into termly student reviews.
• Contribute during busy periods to entry periods or exam cycles when needed.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Student support

Classroom support

Communication

Job description

Additional Learning Support Assistant (Term time only)

Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week, Term time onlyContract: PermanentAbout the role:If you have experience and a passion for supporting students with specific learning needs, supporting their academic and personal development to enable them to succeed, then our Additional Learning Support Assistant role could be for you.

We are keen to hear from applicants with previous experience of supporting students in class using their knowledge of SEND education, particularly in relation to students with an Educational Health Care Plan, as well as developing aspects of positive social communication and interaction.

At Monoux, staff work in an environment that prioritises teaching, student support and teamwork. Behaviour is well managed, and the campus is calm with a productive working atmosphere. This opportunity would suit candidates who are experienced practitioners and those looking for an entry into the Post 16 education sector. The ALS Assistant position plays an important role in collaborative working within the wider support team of Guidance Advisors, the safeguarding team and college counsellors, as well as with curriculum staff and external professionals, where regular liaison and evaluation of support strategies are discussed and adapted. Ultimately this role is designed to enable our SEND student cohort to become more independent learners by providing them with the strategies and skills needed to develop their confidence and capacity to work more autonomously.

During busy periods, the working environment is fast paced and there is an expectation that the post holder will contribute more broadly towards college processes such as entry periods or exam cycles when needed, as well as maintaining accurate records that will feed into termly student reviews.

Staff Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary - negotiable;
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;
• Discounted breakfast and lunch at our onsite cafeteria;
• Discounted coffee at our onsite coffee shop;
• Blue Light Card discount scheme available to all staff via the Blue Light Card website;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;
• Telephone counselling service via EAP;
• Eye care contribution scheme;
• Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;
• Staff wellbeing activities;
• Free weekly exercise classes for all staff, including Box Fit and Yoga;
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;
• Season ticket loans;
• Professional and fit for purpose working environment.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 14th September 2026 by 10am

Interview Date: w/k commencing 21st September 2026Start Date: As soon as possible