Learning Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking three Learning Support Assistants to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Twickenham, south west London. This full-time term-time role focuses on supporting students with SEND and promoting inclusive learning.

You will work with teaching staff to help students access learning, provide academic and social-emotional support, and contribute to an environment that values aspiration and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• Genuine passion for helping young people achieve potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and additional learning needs within lessons and around the school.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure students can access learning and make progress.
• Provide academic, social and emotional support to individual students and small groups.
• Promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Proactive attitude

Job description

Learning Support Assistants

Twickenham
Full-Time Term Time Only

Veritas Education is recruiting three Learning Support Assistants to join an ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in South West London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a school that was founded on the belief of doing things differently, combining high academic expectations with innovation, inclusion and real-world opportunities for young people.

The school benefits from a unique educational campus that brings together secondary education, specialist SEND expertise and wider educational partnerships, creating an exceptional learning environment for both students and staff. Students have access to a broad and engaging curriculum, with strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, technology, enterprise, sport and personal development.

A particular strength of the school is its commitment to inclusion. Staff work within a highly supportive environment and benefit from close collaboration with specialist SEND professionals, providing valuable opportunities to develop knowledge and experience across a range of additional needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEND and additional learning needs within lessons and around the school.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure students can access learning and make progress.
• Provide academic, social and emotional support to individual students and small groups.
• Promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience working within a school setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

Why Apply?

• Join a modern and innovative secondary school with a strong reputation for inclusion.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of SEND needs and specialist interventions.
• Access excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of a school that values aspiration, community, confidence and personal growth.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every day.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'