Learning Support Assistant. Job in Croydon Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a primary school in Croydon starting January 2026. The role involves supporting children with mild to moderate learning difficulties, providing emotional and social support. Ideal candidates will have enthusiasm and patience, with a willingness to obtain an Enhanced CHILD ONLY DBS. This position promises competitive daily rates and access to extensive professional development courses.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to CPD-accredited courses

Ongoing support from recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Available to work full-time (5 days per week) from January 2026.
• Prior experience supporting children is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Assist small groups with classwork or specific learning activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence among students.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Dependability

Experience with children

Education

Enhanced CHILD ONLY DBS

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Full‑Time Primary School in Croydon

Contracts: Fixed Term, Flexible, Temporary, between January – July 2026

Locations: Croydon, South London

Start Date: January 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? We’re now recruiting for an established and experienced Learning Support Assistants, interested to support children with mild to moderate learning needs on a flexible, contract basis.

As an LSA, this can be a highly rewarding and varied role in a school. Your primary goal is to support children with additional needs or mild to moderate learning difficulties to reach their full potential.

These roles are ideal for support staff with prior experience supporting in a primary school with good knowledge and skills supporting SEND on a mild-moderate basis.

Day to day tasks of an LSA may include:

• Support individual students – often those with learning difficulties, disabilities, or behavioural challenges.
• Assist small groups with classwork or specific learning activities.
• Adapt materials or explain tasks in simpler terms.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation in class.
• Provide emotional and social support – being a friendly, consistent adult in their school life.
• Help with classroom management, such as keeping students on task or managing behaviour calmly.
• Support physical or sensory needs – for example, helping with mobility, feeding, or communication tools (like PECS or speech devices).
• Record and report progress to the teacher or SENCO.
• Help prepare resources and tidy up after lessons.

Ideal candidate would demonstrate:

• Previous experience with children is a plus, but not essential.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and patient.
• Enhanced CHILD ONLY DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Available to work full‑time (5 days per week) from January 2026.

Why Join Tradewind:

• Partnered with top schools across London.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
• Access to 2,500+ CPD‑accredited courses via The National College.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

What other types of roles do Tradewind offer?

• Full‑time positions (Monday to Friday) with long‑term potential.
• Paid trial days to ensure the right school fit.
• Flexible roles beginning January 2026.
• Opportunities in well‑managed, supportive schools.

Please apply with your updated CV included career history and contact details.

We look forward to your application!