Learning Support Assistant

Qteg; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Qteg in Tower Hamlets is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school with an immediate start. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support for students, including those with additional learning needs, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, to reinforce classwork and build confidence.

The school serves learners aged 11–19, offering a broad curriculum and a focus on inclusion, high aspirations and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to support individuals and small groups.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for students with additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers in reinforcing classwork and developing skills.
• Foster independence and positive behaviour in learners.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Adaptability

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Tower Hamlets – Full-time – Immediate start

• Learning Support Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School

Are you looking for a new role as a learning support assistant?

Do you have previous experience working with children or young people, either in a secondary school or similar setting?

Can you comfortably work with individuals on a 1:1 basis and small groups of students?

About the role – Learning Support Assistant

I am working with a mainstream secondary who are seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join them ASAP. In this role, you will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support for students, including those with additional learning needs. You will assist individuals and small groups, helping to reinforce classwork, develop skills, and build confidence. A key part of the role is promoting inclusion, encouraging positive behaviour, and fostering independence.

About the school – Learning Support Assistant

This mixed secondary academy in Tower Hamlets caters to students aged 11-19. Newly opened in 2016, it is part of a wider multi-academy trust that also includes several primary schools. With just under 500 pupils on roll, the school offers a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, with an emphasis on small class sizes and depth of understanding. The school encourages high aspirations, strong values, and community engagement, aiming to support students academically, socially, and personally.

Length: Temporary