Impactful Learning Support Assistant – KS3 to Sixth Form

Long Term Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Access to London school network

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a friendly secondary school and sixth form in Wandsworth. You will support students across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions to help learners overcome barriers to progress.

You will work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and mild SEMH needs, coordinating with teachers and SEN staff to foster inclusive learning and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support/Teaching Assistant roles, ideally in secondary education.
• DBS enhanced with Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Able to work with pupils with diverse additional needs and behavioural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lessons across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form.
• Lead focused one-to-one sessions and small-group interventions.
• Assist students with additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and mild SEMH needs.
• Adjust classroom materials and activities to suit individual learning requirements.
• Help students build confidence, organisation and independent study skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams and the SENCO to apply support strategies.
• Contribute to personalised learning programmes and EHC plans where required.
• Observe student engagement and share feedback with teaching staff.

Skills

Learning Support

Teaching Assistant

SEN

Behaviour Mentor

Cover Supervisor

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a friendly secondary school and sixth form in Wandsworth. You will support students across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions to help learners overcome barriers to progress.

You will work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and mild SEMH needs, coordinating with teachers and SEN staff to foster inclusive learning and positive outcomes.