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Aston Education Ltd

City Of London

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 23,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a full-time Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Bexley. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, working closely with teachers to enhance learning and emotional wellbeing. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience with young people, and ideally a Teaching Assistant qualification. This position offers an extensive support network and professional training.

Benefits

Free parking on-site
Excellent facilities
An extensive support network
Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent professional training
Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

  • Must have experience supporting students with SEND, including autism and ADHD.
  • Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-class support to students with special needs.
  • Assist in developing students' independence and social skills.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff and SENDCo for student support.

Skills

Experience of working with young people
Supporting students with SEND
Emotional regulation
Behaviour management

Education

GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above
Teaching Assistant qualification
Job description

Job: Learning Support Assistant

School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £21,206 - £22,755

Start date: October 2025

Contract: Permanent or temporary, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm), term time only

Aston Education is working with an oversubscribed Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Bexley looking for afull-timeLearning Support Assistant (LSA).

You will play a vital role in helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum, develop independence, and reach their full potential-both academically and socially.

You'll support students with a wide range of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and moderate learning difficulties.

As an LSA, you will work closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo, and other professionals to support students' learning and emotional wellbeing.

You will provide group, in classroom, or one-to-one support for students who have additional needs, supporting students with social communication, emotional regulation and behaviour.

The Academy offers:

  • Free parking on-site
  • Excellent facilities
  • An extensive support network
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Excellent professional training
  • Attractive benefits package

You have:

  • GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above
  • Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
  • Experience of working with young people
  • Experience supporting students with a range of SEND (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH)

This is a vibrant school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this LSA job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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