Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a Learning Support Assistant in London, where you will support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves collaborating with teachers and families to foster a nurturing learning environment, ensuring tailored educational experiences for diverse learners.

Benefits

Easy-to-use mobile app for job management

Access to CPD-certified courses for free

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SEND practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of tailored lessons for SEND students.
• Provide support to students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting to teachers.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Experience working with children from EYFS - KS2

Job description

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We are looking for a dedicated LSA to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), partnering with schools to ensure every child receives the care they deserve.

The Role

Join our inclusive school in Kensington and Chelsea and make a real difference. You will support students' academic, social, and emotional development, work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals in partner schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored lessons for students with SEND MLD and SLD
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students
• Support the social and emotional development of students
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment
• Prepare and organise learning materials and resources
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting to teachers
• Support students during school activities, outings, and events
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and external agencies to support student needs
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience working with children from EYFS - KS2, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the school and students
  
  

The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app:set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates:our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets:approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match:we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise:we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.
  
  

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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