Learning Support Assistant

Strategy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,985 - 24,907; Part time

Job summary

Strategy Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a 6th Form College in Kensington. You will support pupils with additional needs, working closely with SENCOs and teachers to deliver tailored learning programmes.

This is a 1-year agency contract, term-time only, starting September 2026 with a daily rate of £130–£135 (Umbrella). The role is 4 days a week (excluding Wednesdays), 8:30am–4:30pm, on site near Ladbroke Grove station.

Qualifications

• Supports pupils with additional needs in classroom settings.
• Requires DBS checks or updating DBS via update service.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups in the classroom.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning programmes.
• Help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Prepare learning materials and classroom resources.

Skills

Supporting pupils

Patience

Teamwork

SEN support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Supporting Health & Social Care

Location: Kensington (5 min walk from Ladbroke Grove station)

Salary: £130-£135 per day (Umbrella)

Days: 4 days (excluding Wednesday)

Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract Type: 1 year agency contract – Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026 – until July 2027

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a highly supportive and successful team based within a 6th Form College. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to support pupils’ learning, particularly those with additional needs, ensuring every child can reach their full potential. The college appoints on subject specialism basis and assigns you to work with students following subjects matching your background. This could be related to your academic qualifications or industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups in the classroom
• Assist in the delivery of tailored learning programmes
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN), social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
• Prepare learning materials and classroom resources
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers
• Promote independence and confidence in learners

About You

• Competent in supporting BTEC up to Level 3
• Has experience working with children or young people (in school or similar setting)
• Is patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting learning
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Can adapt to the individual needs of pupils
• Has a basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training can be provided)

Subject areas requiring support

• BTEC Health & Social Care

You must hold a DBS on the update service or hold a brand new copy.

If you feel you meet the criteria, hold the required DBS and are available to start at the beginning of September 26, please apply immediately.