Education and Support Officer / Learning Support Assistant

AWD online; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established school in Edgware is seeking an Education and Support Officer / Learning Support Assistant. The role involves providing targeted support to students, covering lessons, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the curriculum. Candidates should have experience working with children or young people, hold relevant qualifications, and show a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people in educational settings.
• Experience implementing behavior or learning interventions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for teachers and teaching assistants.
• Provide targeted academic, social, and emotional support to students.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons and resources.
• Mark and monitor student work, setting targets for improvement.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Classroom management

Knowledge of intervention strategies

Collaboration with parents and external agencies

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Education and Support Officer / Learning Support Assistant who is approachable, empathetic, and patient with proven experience working with children or young people in educational or intervention-based settings is required for a well-established school based in Edgware, Middlesex.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Edgware, Middlesex

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start date: January of the Spring Term 2026

Duties

Your duties as an Education and Support Officer / Learning Support Assistant will include:

• Cover lessons for teachers and teaching assistants
• Provide targeted academic, social, and emotional support to students in need
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons and resources
• Help produce the school magazine
• Communicate with parents and attend meetings to support student progress
• Contribute to a positive and disciplined learning environment
• Assist with school trips and games
• Assess how well students are meeting learning goals and use this information to improve teaching
• Mark and monitor student work, setting targets for improvement
• Systematically record and report on student progress to senior staff
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop the school curriculum
• Adapt existing lesson plans to make them more engaging
• Contribute to the school's overall development and attend school events

Candidate requirements

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Evidence of ongoing professional development in education or intervention strategies
• Proven experience working with children or young people in educational or intervention-based settings
• Experience implementing behavior or learning interventions to support progress and attainment
• Experience of supporting pupils of all abilities to make excellent progress - Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor support plans for pupils with additional needs
• Experience working collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• The ability to work with colleagues to enrich the curriculum
• Understanding of child development and the barriers to learning (e.g., social, emotional, and behavioral challenges)
• Knowledge of intervention strategies to support learning and behavior improvement
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo checks)