Part-Time - Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ilford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A teaching support organization is seeking a Part-Time Learning Support Assistant to join a primary school in Ilford. You will support pupils with special educational needs by providing tailored assistance and ensuring inclusive learning. The ideal candidate has experience working with children, particularly those with SEND, and possesses strong literacy and numeracy skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic approach to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments or speech and language needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Provide pastoral care, including personal care and mealtime support.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents.
• Support classroom activities and promote an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Strong literacy skills

Strong numeracy skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Part-Time
Location:Ilford, Essex
Salary:£20,556 pro rata
Hours:30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm)
Start Date:September 2025

Teaching Personnelis seeking a dedicated and compassionateLearning Support Assistant (LSA)to join a vibrant primary school in Ilford. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As aLearning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SENDCO to provide tailored support to pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and other additional needs. Your role will include:

• Delivering1:1 and small group supportto help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

• Assisting with the implementation ofIndividual Education/Behaviour Plans.

• Providingpastoral care, including personal care and mealtime support where needed.

• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers and parents.

• Supporting classroom activities and promoting an inclusive learning environment.

• Essential:

  • Experience working with children, particularly those with SEND.

  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

  • A patient, empathetic approach and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.

  • Training inMakaton,ELKLAN, orPositive Handling.

  • Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments or speech and language needs.

• Rewarding rolewith a direct impact on children’s development.

• Supportive teamand opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive salaryand part-time hours to suit work-life balance.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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