Learning Support Assistant

Operam Education; Lee; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive daily pay

Long-term placement

CPD opportunities

Safeguarding training

Career guidance

Descripción de la vacante

Horizon Teachers in Lewisham, South London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across KS3 and KS4 in a welcoming mainstream secondary school.

The role offers ASAP start until July 2027 with daily pay of £95-£115, and involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN, including ASD and ADHD.

You will work with teachers and SEN professionals to help pupils build confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

Formación

• Experience supporting children or young people in a secondary setting.
• Comfort working with pupils with SEN including ASD/ADHD.
• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication, patience, empathy and a proactive approach.

Responsabilidades

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group pupil support.
• Assist with classroom activities and SEN strategies.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN professionals to monitor progress.

Conocimientos

Experience with SEN

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Empathy and patience

Relationship building

Inclusive education

Descripción del empleo

Learning Support Assistant - Lewisham, South London

Mainstream Secondary School | £95-£115 per day | ASAP Start | Full-Time until July 2027

Horizon Teachers are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Lewisham, South London, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible until July 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), who are looking to develop their careers within a supportive mainstream school environment.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to support pupils across KS3 and KS4, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and additional learning difficulties. Based in Lewisham, South London, this full-time role will involve providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support, assisting with classroom activities and helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

This Learning Support Assistant opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about inclusive education, offering valuable experience in SEN support, behaviour management and supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs.

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a secondary school or SEN setting.
• Be confident working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Have experience providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils of varying abilities.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, patience, empathy and a proactive approach.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and other support staff.
• Be passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£115, depending on experience.
• Full-time, long-term Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Lewisham, South London, starting ASAP until July 2027.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with SEN within a mainstream secondary school.
• Develop practical skills in classroom support, behaviour management and inclusive education.
• Work alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs and specialist support staff.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to CPD opportunities, safeguarding training and ongoing career guidance.

If you're a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a positive difference to young people's education, this Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Lewisham, South London could be the ideal next step.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent