Learning Support Assistant

Reeson Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated staff member for an outstanding Ofsted-rated school with multiple sites in Croydon. This full-time position begins in September 2026 and offers consistent hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm, five days a week.

The role involves supporting a classroom of 6–8 pupils with 1:1 or small-group sessions and assisting children and young adults with special needs. UK-based childcare or support experience within the last three years is preferred.

Qualifications

• UK-based childcare or support experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience in a support or care role is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work 5 days a week, from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
• Be assigned a classroom of 6–8 pupils.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support with the children in the classroom.
• Support children and young adults with special needs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Support for special needs

Job description

We are currently working with an Outstanding Ofsted rated establishment with many different sites. They take pride in ensuring each child’s individual needs are met and catered to by employing reliable staff members and expanding their resources consistently. This is a full‑time role starting in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work 5 days a week, from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
• Be assigned a classroom of 6–8 pupils.
• Provide 1:1 or small‑group support with the children in the classroom.
• Support children and young adults with special needs.

Requirements

• Have UK‑based childcare or support working experience within the last 3years.
• Be optimistic and passionate about working with children and young adults with special needs.
• Experience in a support or care role is highly preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Full‑time role starting September 2026.
• Hours: 8:30am–4:00pm.

Equal Opportunities

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.