Learning Support Assistant

Qualiteach Education Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualiteach Education Group Ltd is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest, London. You will support pupils on a one‑to‑one basis or in small groups, help deliver differentiated materials, and contribute to a calm, inclusive classroom environment.

Starting in September, this long‑term supply role is full‑time, with a daily rate of £93–£115. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and parents to monitor progress and promote confidence,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning needs.
• Ability to adapt materials to different abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with pupils, families and staff.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Assist in preparing and delivering differentiated learning materials.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive social interaction.
• Monitor student progress and feed back to teaching staff and parents as appropriate.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

One-to-one support

Differentiated learning

Behaviour management

Progress feedback

Inclusive classroom

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Waltham Forest - Secondary School - September start

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff, you will provide targeted assistance to students who require additional support due to learning difficulties, disabilities, or social/emotional needs.

About the Role

• Supporting individual students on a one‑to‑one basis or within small groups.
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of differentiated learning materials.
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and encouraging positive social interaction.
• Monitoring student progress and feeding back to teaching staff and parents as appropriate.
• Supporting pupils in developing confidence, independence, and engagement with their learning.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

About the School

This mainstream secondary school in the London borough of Waltham Forest caters to students aged 11 to 18, with a sixth‑form provision on site. The school has roughly 700 pupils and is located a short distance from Leyton station, accessible by tube and bus. Senior leaders foster a caring community focused on providing a rich and extensive education for all students, with teaching and learning strategies that support each pupil in and out of the classroom.

Role Details

• Long‑term supply position, full‑time.
• Start date: September.
• Salary: £93 – 115 per day.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact on the educational journey of young people.