Learning Support Assistant

Lewisham; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD and professional dev.

Career progression within education

Supportive leadership team

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Lewisham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join its secondary school from September 2026. You will support students with SEND in class and small groups, assist teachers, adapt resources and help pupils access the curriculum.

This full-time, term-time only role offers strong CPD, a supportive leadership team and opportunities for career progression within education. A patient, collaborative and safeguarding-minded approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school environment.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties, is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND both within the classroom and in small group or 1:1 interventions.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and support the school's behaviour policy.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
• Monitor student progress and record observations.
• Provide pastoral support and create a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support students during breaktimes, visits and school activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Lewisham, Greater London, GB, SE13 6

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: 2026-09-21T16:46:04.82

Salary: Competitive

Number of positions: 93

Number (possibly internal reference): 110

Job Title

Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join its supportive team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone looking to begin a career in education. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SEND department to provide tailored support for students with a range of additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their personal best.

The Role

• Support students with SEND both within the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and support the school's behaviour policy.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
• Assist with monitoring student progress and recording observations.
• Provide pastoral support and help create a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support students during breaktimes, educational visits and school activities where required.

The School

This successful secondary school in Lewisham has a strong reputation for providing an inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. The school offers:

• A supportive and experienced SEND department.
• Excellent induction, training and ongoing professional development.
• A welcoming leadership team and collaborative staff culture.
• Strong behaviour systems and clear expectations.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced classrooms.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.

The school is committed to ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive and places inclusion and wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school environment.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties, is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

In Return, the School Offers

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, term-time only position.
• High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team and experienced SEND department.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment.