Learning Support Assistant

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form is seeking a proactive individual to join the SEN team, ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the curriculum and make outstanding progress. You will support Senior LSAs, Deputy SENCOs and the SENCO, delivering targeted interventions with compassion and assertiveness.

The role requires flexibility and a commitment to safeguarding, including DBS checks. Applicants should have experience with young adults aged 11-16 and hold the required GCSEs,

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young adults aged 11-16.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to young adults with special educational needs.
• A good standard of education, especially in numeracy and literacy (or willingness to work towards).
• 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C / 9-4, including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individual pupils or groups of pupils with special educational needs.
• Provide one to one assistance for pupils with physical disabilities.
• Provide supervision and care where necessary.
• Provide support to enable pupils to access the curriculum.
• Work with pupils in a variety of settings including whole class, small groups and individually.
• Report to the teacher any pupil problems or behavioral difficulties in line with academy policy.
• Report to the teacher or line manager on pupil progress and achievements.

Skills

Experience with young adults 11–16

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and empathy

Education

5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including Maths/English

Numeracy and literacy proficiency

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our SEN team to ensure all pupils have access to learning and make outstanding progress. You will support the Senior LSAs, Deputy SENCOs and SENCO to implement the necessary support and intervention strategies to all target pupils. You will be responsible for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs in school, enabling them to achieve/exceed appropriate academic results. This role requires you to be flexible, adaptable and be able to show compassion and empathy whilst remaining assertive.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individual pupils or groups of pupils with special educational needs.
• Provide one to one assistance for pupils with physical disabilities.
• Provide supervision and care where necessary.
• Provide support to enable pupils to access the curriculum.
• Work with pupils in a variety of settings including whole class, small groups and individually.
• Report to the teacher any pupil problems or behavioral difficulties in line with academy policy.
• Report to the teacher or line manager on pupil progress and achievements.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young adults aged 11-16.
• 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C / 9-4, including Maths and English.
• A good standard of education, especially in numeracy and literacy (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience of working with or caring for young adults with special educational needs.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to young adults with special educational needs.

Closing date for Applications

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Monday 7th September 2026 with interviews taking place shortly after.

References

References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities

Stoke Newington School is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Stoke Newington School welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.