Learning Support Assistant

Brentside High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students achieve their potential, including those with learning challenges. Applicants should be positive, flexible, and patient, with a good command of the English language. The position is term time only, and the core hours are from 08:30 to 15:10. The school values professional development and is committed to safeguarding students. Closing date for applications is 12 noon, 27 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must help students achieve their potential, including those with learning challenges.
• Good command of English language is essential.
• Build and maintain good relationships with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support students with specific learning challenges.
• Promote equality and ensure student safety.
• Conduct learning support clubs and meetings.

Skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Patience

Understanding of grammar

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistant Salary Scale Pt 10 - 14 (£31,752 - £33,636 pro rata). Term Time Only (39 weeks pa, 31.5 hours pw) plus 5 INSET days. Actual Salary £24,686 - £26,151.

Brentside is a vibrant, multi-cultural school with an excellent Learning Support Department. We are looking for enthusiastic applicants (preferably with a degree) for a variety of roles within our committed and friendly department. We value the professional development of our staff.

Responsibilities

• be positive, flexible and patient
• help every student to achieve his/her potential, including students with specific learning challenges and those with English as an Additional Language
• be able to build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students and parents
• be committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the safety of all students
• have a good command of the English language and an understanding of grammar
• have a willingness to learn

Hours

The core hours for this post are 08:30 to 15:10 plus an extra 45.5 hours worked at some stage during the academic year before or after school in either learning support clubs or meetings.

Safeguarding & Disclosure

The school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we may conduct an online search as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

Application

To apply for this position, please download our application form from our website, please see attached Recruitment Pack for further details. Closing date: 12 noon, 27 January 2026.