Learning Support Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

ST PAULS SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul's Juniors is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a fixed-term contract to assist in primary education. The role focuses on enabling students’ learning through tailored support and technology, offering an engaging opportunity in a supportive environment committed to children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting (Key Stage 1 or 2) is essential.
• Caring, calm, and responsive approach required.
• Desirable skills include supporting children with sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Enable access to learning through assistive technology.
• Support adaptation of classroom materials and navigation.
• Work closely with educators to tailor support.

Skills

Experience with children

Support for sensory needs

Familiarity with assistive technology

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (fixed term contract) - St Paul's Juniors

27 August 2025 - 3 July 2026

We are seeking a warm, proactive and thoughtful Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team in the Junior School.

The role will involve enabling access to learning through the use of assistive technology, adapting classroom materials, supporting safe navigation of the school environment, and helping to scaffold confidence, independence and social interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Learning Support, class teachers and external professionals to review and tailor support as appropriate. Training and guidance will be provided.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a primary school setting (Key Stage 1 or 2) and a caring, calm and responsive approach to supporting individual needs. Experience in supporting children with sensory needs or vision impairment familiarity with assistive technology is desirable.

Salary: Competitive plus benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Term time (34 weeks).

Further details can be obtained from the School's website: via the 'Work with us' link in the footer, or by email from the HR department on:

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 23 June 2025.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025.

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.

St Paul's Juniors, founded in 1881, is the preparatory school for St Paul's. It adjoins St Paul's School, and shares many facilities with the senior school, including the dining hall, sports complex, engineering workshops and playing fields. The schools are fortunate to have an attractive 45-acre site adjacent to the River Thames.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience.

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.

It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values.