Learning Support Assistant

Inspired Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulham Prep School is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team in September 2025. The role involves providing support to individual students in Years 7 and 8, contributing to the development of their educational experiences and promoting social and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS and clearance required.
• Previous teaching or Learning Support Assistant experience preferred.
• Training on safeguarding and personal welfare important.

Responsibilities

• Supervise learning activities and ensure pupil safety.
• Prepare and assist with educational resources.
• Encourage pupil interaction and engagement in activities.

Skills

Supervision

Support

Feedback

Social Development

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Teaching or LSA experience

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Location:

London, GB

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Prep School are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and inspiring Learning Support Assistant to join the school in September 2025. The Learning Support Assistant will be sporting two individual students in Year 7 and Year 8 at the Prep School. The role will be based at the Prep site. We are developing our facilities and curriculum, so there is a real opportunity to play a role in how our provision takes shape

Fulham Prep is part of Fulham School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do

Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded. Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture

We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world

The same ambition holds true for our staff team. Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervising learning and unstructured time activities such as breaks and trips and providing support under the direction of a teacher, for both pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;

· Preparing and using equipment and resources required to meet the lesson plans and relevant learning activities and assisting pupils in their use;

· Ensuring both pupils have appropriate access to opportunities to learn and develop;

· Work with individual pupils/ small groups to deliver learning programmes;

· Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities;

· Providing feedback to pupils in relation to the progress and achievement, social and emotional development and interaction under the guidance of the teacher;

· Facilitate daily routines as and when needed;

· Support social and emotional development through positive interactions.

· Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans;

· Liaise with staff, parents, and external professionals and attend ‘team around child’ meetings;

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance
• Previous teaching or LSA experience
• Partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare
• Be aware of safeguarding policies

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.