Learning Support Assistant

Sirjohnheron; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a one-year fixed term contract. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of inclusive education, as you will support children with Special Educational Needs. You will work across key stages in a supportive manner within a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be confident in supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Understanding of inclusive education necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs.
• Work with students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in an organised manner

Understanding of inclusive education

Work with disabilities

Support across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

Job description

• Location: The Palmer Catholic Academy
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Term Time
• Hours: 26.6 hours per week. 26 hours and 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday.
• Closing Date: 20/06/2025 at 12:00
• Reference: TPCA/25/315989

One Year Fixed Term Contract from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026

Trustees are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs.

Successful candidates will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an organised and supportive manner. You should also have an understanding of inclusive education, and working with young people who have disabilities and learning difficulties. Candidates must be confident in supporting students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a very successful over-subscribed 11-18 mixed, voluntary aided, comprehensive academy in the London Borough of Redbridge. Although a Catholic academy, we welcome applications from Catholic and non-Catholic applicants.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online social media checks.

Full details of the post and application forms are available on the academy’s website at www.tpc.academy. The closing date for completed applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 20th June 2025. Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Bolton, at [e-mail].

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

How to apply

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team ([e-mail]). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.