Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Whitton, London. The role involves supporting teachers and pupils to promote academic progress, confidence, and independence for students with additional needs.

The LSA will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help implement personalized learning plans, and assist with safeguarding duties. A DBS and compliance checks are required as part of the process.

Qualifikationen

• GCSEs (or equivalent) – minimum Grade 4 (C) in English and Maths.
• Experience working with children with SEND is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to follow safeguarding policies and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a proactive attitude.

Aufgaben

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual learning goals.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, and implementation of personalized learning plans.
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting observations to senior staff and parents as required.
• Foster positive behaviour, encouraging social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Support the use of assistive technologies and resources, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and safeguarding duties.

Kenntnisse

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Communication

Empathy

Safeguarding compliance

Organisation

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Ausbildung

GCSEs English and Maths (minimum Grade 4/C)

Jobbeschreibung

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Whitton, London

Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Salary: Paid to scale

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our inclusive team in Whitton. The LSA will work closely with teachers and pupils to create a supportive learning environment that promotes academic progress, confidence, and independence for students with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual learning goals.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, and implementation of personalized learning plans.
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting observations to senior staff and parents as required.
• Foster positive behaviour, encouraging social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Support the use of assistive technologies and resources, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and safeguarding duties.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• GCSEs (or equivalent) – minimum Grade 4 (C) in English and Maths.
• Experience working with children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to follow safeguarding policies and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a proactive attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive, scale-based salary.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, collaborative school culture.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.