Learning Coach (LSA) – Spanish Speaking

Think Education Partners Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Education Partners Limited is seeking a Learning Coach (LSA) who is Spanish-speaking to join a Sixth Form College in South London. You will provide targeted academic and pastoral support to students aged 16–19, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, while leveraging Spanish to assist communication and understanding.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, collaboration with teaching staff and the SEND/ALP team, and helping students develop independent study habits,

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Experience supporting students with SEND in education.
• Patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships.
• Experience with neurodiverse learners and executive-function support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Support students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and related needs.
• Use Spanish to support communication and engagement where appropriate.
• Help students understand lesson content, assignments and instructions.
• Support organisation, planning, time management and study skills.
• Encourage independence and progress; liaise with SEND team.
• Record progress and contribute to student support plans.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Student support

Behavioural support

Job description

Learning Coach (LSA) – Spanish Speaking

Sixth Form College | SEND / Additional Learning Support

Location: South London

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient and supportive Spanish-speaking Learning Coach to work with students aged 16–19 within a sixth-form college environment.

The successful candidate will provide individualised academic and pastoral support to students with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia and other neurodiverse needs. A key part of the role will be supporting a Spanish-speaking student, so fluency in both Spanish and English is essential.

The Role

Working closely with teaching staff, the SEND/Additional Learning Support team and other professionals, you will help students access their studies, develop confidence and become increasingly independent learners.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Supporting students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and related learning needs
• Using Spanish where appropriate to support communication, understanding and engagement
• Helping students understand lesson content, assignments and instructions
• Supporting organisation, planning, time management and executive-functioning skills
• Breaking down tasks and information into manageable steps
• Helping students develop effective study strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and engagement with college life
• Encouraging independence rather than creating dependency
• Liaising appropriately with teachers and the Additional Learning Support/SEND team
• Contributing to student support plans and recording progress where required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in Spanish and English
• Has experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and/or other SEND
• Has experience working in education, learning support, youth work, mentoring or a similar environment
• Understands that neurodiverse students may require different approaches to communication, organisation and learning
• Is patient, reliable, encouraging and able to build positive professional relationships
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual students’ needs
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding
• Is committed to promoting students’ independence, aspirations and progression

Experience of supporting students in a sixth form, further education or post-16 setting would be particularly welcomed.