Learning Support Assistant - North London Secondary Schools

Principal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in North London. The role focuses on supporting students with a range of additional needs to access the curriculum and develop confidence.

You will work with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to deliver targeted interventions and help students reach their potential in a nurturing environment. We value patient, proactive team players who are passionate about young people and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and resilient required.
• Excellent communicator and team player essential.
• Able to build positive relationships with students.
• Confident supporting students with additional needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND.
• Support pupils to access lessons and participate in the curriculum.
• Adapt learning activities and resources with teachers as needed.
• Support students with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support literacy, numeracy and study skills.
• Monitor progress and give feedback to teachers and SEND team.
• Build professional relationships with students while maintaining boundaries.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patient

Caring

Resilient

Excellent communicator

Team player

Safeguarding

Proactive

Adaptive

Job description

Must hold an Enhanced DBS

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join the SEND and Inclusion team at our welcoming secondary school in North London.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to support students with a range of additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their educational and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND.
• Support pupils to access lessons and participate fully in the curriculum.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt learning activities and resources where appropriate.
• Support students with needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties and learning difficulties.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support literacy, numeracy and study skills.
• Monitor students' progress and provide constructive feedback to teachers and the SEND team.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Able to build positive relationships with students.
• Confident supporting students with additional needs.
• Proactive and willing to adapt their approach to individual students.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Previous experience working in a school or with children and young people is desirable, although enthusiasm, commitment and the right attitude are equally important.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Excellent support from an experienced SEND team.
• High-quality training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop your career within education and SEND.
• A rewarding role where you can make a measurable difference to students' lives.
• Access to a range of staff wellbeing and development initiatives.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, references and an enhanced DBS check.