Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Enemy Of Boredom Academy; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential EAP

Stress management resources

Flexible working where possible

Paid day off for your birthday

Team and social activities

Job summary

Enemy of Boredom Academy seeks a committed Learning Support Assistant / Classroom Manager to support students with SEND (ASD, ADHD, anxiety) and deliver Functional Skills English & maths support. Based at our Letchworth site, you will work 5 days a week, 9:30am–2:30pm, in a fixed-term contract until July 2027 with a strong chance of extension.

You’ll provide pastoral support alongside in-class learning assistance, helping students build confidence and independence in a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) — essential for Functional Skills support.
• A calm, creative and committed approach to working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND and provide pastoral assistance.
• Assist in-class learning and reinforce functional skills English and maths.
• Help build student confidence and independence day to day.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support learning at the Letchworth site.

Skills

SEND support

GCSE English & maths

Calm and creative

Job description

Enemy of Boredom is the academy of creative excellence for young people who think differently. We operate as an alternative provision of contemporary arts education, including video games design, music performance and preparing‑for‑adulthood life skills courses, from a growing number of dedicated centres across the UK and online.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive, creative and supportive learning environment where young people can develop their skills, confidence and independence.

The Role:

Enemy of Boredom Academy is seeking a creative, dedicated Learning Support Assistant / Classroom Manager with experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND), particularly ASD, ADHD and anxiety. This will include pastoral support as well as supporting Functional Skills English & maths sessions; therefore, GCSE level English & maths (or equivalent) is a requirement.

Based at our Letchworth site, you will work 5 days per week, Monday - Friday,9:30am to 2:30pm,working closely with teaching staff to support students' learning, build confidence and help each individual reach their full potential in a positive and inclusive environment.

This is a fixed‑term contract until July 2027, linked to funding. Continued funding is expected, making an extension of a further 12 months likely, subject to confirmation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting young people with SEND, particularly ASD, ADHD and anxiety
• Providing pastoral support alongside in‑class learning assistance
• Supporting Functional Skills English and maths sessions
• Helping build student confidence and independence day to day

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• GCSE level English and maths (or equivalent) — essential for Functional Skills support
• A calm, creative and committed approach to working with young people

If you're ready to support young people in a place where creativity and individuality are celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Learning Support Worker, LSA, LA, Educational Support Teacher, Educational Assistant, Educational Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support, may also be considered for this role.

Our commitment to safeguarding

This role involves regular contact with students, including online teaching, and is regulated activity with children. Everyone who works with us must follow our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration form, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply for this role.

Enemy of Boredom (EOB) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post involves Regulated Activity, is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to online background screening in line with KCSIE guidelines. All successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), robust professional references, and right‑to‑work verification.

Hours

25

• Confidential support through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Stress management and wellbeing resources
• Flexible working arrangements where the role allows
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Team and social activities

22-11-2026

Job attachments

LSA_Applicant_Pack_-_Safeguarding_statement_and_selection_process.pdf

Enemy_of_Boredom_Child_Protection__and__Safeguarding_Policy.pdf

Enemy_of_Boredom_Safer_Recruitment_Policy_2_.pdf