Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

Empowering Learning; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in London seeks a Learning Support Assistant to work with secondary-age students across various settings. The role involves providing 1:1 support, running group interventions, and assisting with classroom behavior management. Ideal for candidates passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive school environments focused on inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary-level students in mainstream or SEN settings.
• Ability to manage behaviour and foster positive relationships.
• Patience and adaptability in classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students.
• Run small group interventions.
• Assist with behaviour management in the classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting SEN students

Behaviour management

Building positive relationships

Adaptability

Proactive approach

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

Pay: Paid to scale (Inner/Outer London) - this may be a permanent role paid on salary or on a daily rate equivalent to scale

Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Long-term

Make a difference where it matters most.

Empowering Learning are recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work with secondary-age students across Mainstream, SEN and SEMH settings in East London. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people to achieve both academically and personally.

You'll be providing 1:1 support, running small group interventions, and assisting with behaviour management within the classroom. Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral teams, you'll help students build confidence, resilience and independence.

What's on offer:

• Paid to scale (Inner/Outer London) - salary or daily rate equivalent
• Full-time, long-term position with potential to become permanent
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive school environments focused on inclusion and wellbeing

What you'll need:

• Experience supporting Mainstream, SEN or SEMH students (secondary level preferred)
• Confidence managing behaviour and building positive relationships
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach to classroom support
• Commitment to helping all students reach their potential

If you're passionate about inclusion and want to help young people overcome barriers to learning, apply now or send your CV to Brad at Empowering Learning.

Empowering Learning is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all applicants.