Learning Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education in Tower Hamlets, East London, is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join from 30 November for a full-time, long-term role in a welcoming primary school.

You will work alongside class teachers and the inclusion team, providing targeted support to pupils and helping them access the curriculum.

A background as a Teaching Assistant or SEN TA is preferred; salary is £100–£120 per day, with potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other SEND is advantageous.
• Patience, proactivity and confidence working with children needing support.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Helping children access the curriculum through adapted activities
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and targeted interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Supporting pupils communication, social and emotional development
• Helping children develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement support strategies
• Creating a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment

Skills

Relationship building

One-to-one support

Pupil engagement

Team player

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Job description

Learning Support Assistant : Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London

Start Date: 30th November

Contract: Full:time, long:term

Pay: GBP100:GBP120 per day

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant to join its team from 30th of November.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys building strong relationships with pupils and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

Working alongside class teachers and the schools wider inclusion team, you will provide targeted support to pupils across the school, helping them engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The Role Will Involve

• Providing one:to:one and small:group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Helping children access the curriculum through adapted activities
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and targeted interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Supporting pupils communication, social and emotional development
• Helping children develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement support strategies
• Creating a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment

About You

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will be patient, proactive and confident working with children who may require additional support.

Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties or other SEND would be advantageous.

You Should Be

• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Calm and consistent when managing behaviour
• Confident providing one:to:one support
• Adaptable to different pupils needs
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about helping children make progress

The role could also suit a graduate looking to develop a career in teaching, educational psychology, child development or SEND.

Why Apply?

• Full:time Learning Support Assistant role in Tower Hamlets
• Start date: 30th of November
• GBP100:GBP120 per day depending on experience
• Long:term opportunity
• Supportive and inclusive primary school
• Opportunity to develop valuable SEND and classroom experience
• Potential for a permanent position

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.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07