Learning Support Assistant

Rikama Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rikama Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a school in Greenwich, set to start in September 2025. This role involves providing essential support to pupils with diverse needs, ensuring personal and academic development within a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will join a passionate team determined to make a positive impact on children's education and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Continuous professional development opportunities

Welcoming and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with diverse needs is valuable.
• Ability to assist with personal care and manage behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assisting with personal and intimate care as needed.
• Managing and supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Actively participating in physical activities such as PE and swimming.
• Promoting an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Tailored Support

Personal Care

Managing Challenging Behaviour

Physical Activities Participation

Promoting Inclusion

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Greenwich
Start Date: September 2025
Join an Outstanding and Supportive School Community

Rikama Education is working in partnership with a forward-thinking and inclusive school in Greenwich, currently seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to start in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate team dedicated to supporting pupils with diverse needs in a safe and nurturing environment.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with the Class Teacher and Senior Teaching Assistant, playing an essential role in supporting both the academic and personal development of pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assisting with personal and intimate care as needed

• Managing and supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

• Actively participating in physical activities such as PE and swimming

• Promoting an inclusive and stimulating learning environment

What We Offer:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme

• Continuous professional development opportunities

• A welcoming and collaborative team environment

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's education and well-being

• Safeguarding and Compliance:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. All offers of employment are subject to:

An Enhanced DBS check

Satisfactory references and medical clearance

A probationary period

Interested in Applying?

Please submit your updated CV to the email below or contact us directly for more information.

Email: [e-mail]
Direct Dial: 0203 800 1029

We look forward to hearing from you!