Learning Support Assistant

LIFE Education Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming colleagues

Outstanding facilities

Professional development

ICGS links

Well-being support

Job summary

LIFE Education Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls in Romford, Essex. The role focuses on promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and academic progress for SEND, EAL and disadvantaged students, within a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will differentiate learning, support multi-tasking, and collaborate with colleagues to nurture a safe, encouraging environment and high standards across the academy.

Qualifications

• Understand specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils.
• Plan effectively to enable multi-tasking.
• Commitment to supporting SEND, EAL and disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils by adapting teaching to their needs and providing targeted help.
• Use MS Office tools to assist students with assignments and projects.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Skills

Differentiation

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Hornchurch, Greater London

Salary: £22,734-23,834 per year

Contract: Fixed Term

Part-time

7 hours ago

About the Employer

LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Tel: [phone]

Web: ;

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

About this Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as a Learning Support Assistant. In this deeply rewarding role, you will work alongside an exceptional team to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and academic progress for SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged students. If you live by the values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion, this is your opportunity to help unleash potential and build a truly great learning community.

The successful candidate will:

• Understand specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils
• Be able to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, and provide support to students in using these tools
• Plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
• Have a desire to help all pupils succeed
• Show compassion towards the needs of the pupils
• Communicate verbally with children and adults clearly and sensitively
• Work effectively with a range of colleagues

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos of empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure, and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• An inspiring and inclusive educational setting equipped with outstanding facilities, including 'The Platform' - a dedicated hub for Special Educational Needs and student wellbeing - alongside an on-site farm, an art gallery, and a school railway
• Other further qualifications opportunities
• Strong links with girls' schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the (SAS), the Trust's employee well-being support and medical programme, which includes 24-hour access to a GP helpline, counselling, stress management, weight loss programmes, physiotherapy, menopause support, and more
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Increased priority in admission for your children
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line), and on a main bus route

Visits to the school are welcomed.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. Recognized as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management, the school has a Progress 8 score of +0.39, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence. The academy offers professional development and career progression opportunities for staff.

About the Trust

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish.' We uphold three core beliefs: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent outcomes, vibrant environments, and rewarding careers.

Important Dates and Eligibility

Closing date: 9th October 2026 at 9am

The Trust reserves the right to interview before the deadline.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly underrepresented groups. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.