LSA

Aston Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Pension

Wellbeing support

Mental health days

Counselling services

Discount savings

Professional development

Gym discounts

Small classes

Long holidays

Modern facilities

Central London location

Job summary

Aston Education Ltd is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features.

As an LSA, you will work closely with 16-19-year-old students who require additional support to reach their full potential and assist with EHCP/LP development, safeguarding and exams support as reader or scribe.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with learning difficulties such as ASC, dyslexia or ADHD.
• Experience in FE/sixth form settings.
• GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above).
• Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.
• SEN-related training.
• Degree in Computer Science or Maths.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and provide one-on-one or small group support.
• Assist in developing and implementing EHCP/LP for students.
• Work as part of the SEND safeguarding team.
• Support classroom activities, monitor progress and maintain records.
• Collaborate with other professionals and support exams as reader or scribe.
• Contribute to attendance and behaviour strategies to aid learning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4+)

Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Degree in Computer Science or Maths

Job description

Job: LSA

Location: Sixth Form College, near Victoria station, central London

Actual Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time, term time only, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm

Benefits: Excellent benefits, please see below

Start date: October 2026

Aston Education is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join this Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features.

As an LSA, you will work closely with 16-19-year-old students who require additional support to reach their full potential.

The Benefits

• Aviva Pension Scheme


• Wellbeing support with access to free financial coaching and advice, paid mental health days and free counselling services


• Lifestyle and discount savings


• Professional development programme


• Gym membership discounts


• Small classes


• Good behaviour and focused students


• Longer holidays


• Excellent modern facilities


• Central London location

The College

The College's aim is to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. By combining high-quality education with deep industry partnerships, they are expanding the talent pipeline and diversifying the tech sector.

The LSA job

As an LSA, your primary responsibility will be to create a positive and inclusive learning environment while providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND.

You'll assist in developing and implementing EHCP/LP, ensuring students receive the appropriate support and interventions. You'll work as part of the SEND safeguarding team.

You will assist with classroom activities, monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with other professionals. You'll also support students in exams as a reader or scribe.

Qualifications & Experience required include:

• Experience working with students with specific learning difficulties (e.g., ASC, dyslexia, ADHD) or disabilities


• Experience supporting learners in a further education/sixth form setting


• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above


• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent)


• Training related to SEN


• Degree or HE qualification in Computer Science or Maths


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Closing date: As soon as possible

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