Learning Support Assistant - SEND College (Post-16)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Temp-to-perm opportunity

CPD and development

Refer-a-friend bonus

Supportive placement

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Bromley, South London, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support post-16 students with SEND at a specialist college. The role runs 8:30am–4:00pm during term time, with pay from £92.63 per day, and a temporary to permanent contract option.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping students develop independence, confidence and employability skills in a supportive environment, liaising with teachers and therapists to meet individual learning goals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with SEND (ASD, ADHD, SEMH).
• Previous experience as LSA/TA or in education/care settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate, flexible, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to support personal care and promote independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND.
• Assist learners during classroom lessons, practical activities, and vocational training.
• Support creative subjects such as art, drama, cooking, life skills, and community-based learning.
• Encourage independence, social interaction, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Help students with communication, behaviour regulation, and classroom engagement.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to achieve learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient

Teamwork

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment in Bromley, South London, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support post-16 students with SEND at a specialist college. The role runs 8:30am–4:00pm during term time, with pay from £92.63 per day, and a temporary to permanent contract option.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping students develop independence, confidence and employability skills in a supportive environment, liaising with teachers and therapists to meet individual learning goals.