Learning Support Assistant

Teach Now; City Of London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety and safeguarding focus

Opportunities to develop SEMH skills

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in London, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist setting in Hammersmith and Fulham. The role involves one-to-one and small-group work, helping pupils re-engage with learning and building positive relationships in a structured environment.

You will work alongside teachers, applying calm de-escalation and clear boundaries to support a consistent learning routine, with a commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health or complex behavioural needs.
• Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support during learning activities
• Work with teachers to help pupils participate in lessons
• Use positive behaviour strategies and clear, consistent boundaries
• Respond calmly to dysregulation and use de-escalation techniques
• Help pupils develop positive relationships with peers and adults
• Share observations with teachers to inform support and behaviour interventions

Skills

Experience with SEMH/complex behaviour

Positive behaviour management

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 30/11/2026

Location: Hammersmith and Fulham, London, UK

Salary: per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for a Learning Support Assistant role where trusting relationships help young people reconnect with learning? In a supportive specialist setting serving Hammersmith and Fulham, you will support pupils across primary and secondary ages with social, emotional and mental health needs. Through one-to-one and small-group work, you will help them engage in lessons and build positive relationships.

Working alongside teachers, you will use calm de-escalation and clear boundaries to support a structured learning environment. This Learning Support Assistant role offers the chance to recognise small steps forward while developing your specialist practice. If you bring patience, resilience and sound judgement, Teach Now would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health or complex behavioural needs
• Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support during learning activities
• Work as a Learning Support Assistant alongside teachers to help pupils participate in lessons
• Use positive behaviour strategies and clear, consistent boundaries
• Respond calmly to dysregulation and use de-escalation techniques
• Help pupils develop positive relationships with peers and adults
• Share observations with teachers to inform support and behaviour interventions

Our client can offer you:

• A Learning Support Assistant role in a supportive specialist environment
• Opportunities to develop practical SEMH and behaviour support skills
• Close collaboration with teachers and support colleagues
• A mix of one-to-one and small-group work
• The chance to help pupils re-engage with learning
• Experience supporting pupils across primary and secondary ages

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.