Learning Support Assistant – SEN & Mainstream Growth

Tempest Resourcing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Training & development

SEN & mainstream education experience

Career progression

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a college environment in East London, supporting learners across SEN and mainstream education. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, helping students access the curriculum and build confidence.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver inclusive lessons, monitor progress, promote safeguarding, and support students to develop essential life and employability skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or care settings.
• Passion for supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and classroom support skills.
• GCSE English and Maths (desirable).
• Qualifications in Supporting Teaching & Learning or SEN (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students across a range of subjects.
• Assist learners with SEN including ASC, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH, MLD and other needs.
• Support mainstream learners requiring additional academic or pastoral assistance.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Help students develop essential life, study and employability skills.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding and student wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Experience with youths

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

GCSE English & Maths

SEN qualifications desirable

Inclusive education

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Supporting Teaching & Learning qualifications

Health & Social Care / SEN qualifications

Job description

Tempest Resourcing Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a college environment in East London, supporting learners across SEN and mainstream education. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, helping students access the curriculum and build confidence.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver inclusive lessons, monitor progress, promote safeguarding, and support students to develop essential life and employability skills.