Secondary School Learning Support Assistant

Tempest Resourcing Limited; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a Secondary School Learning Support Assistant, where your role will involve supporting students with Autism and additional learning needs in Newham. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, apply now to be part of an energetic team dedicated to improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in school settings preferred.
• Candidates should have Team Teach or ABA training for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support with students diagnosed with Autism.
• Assisting the class teacher and supporting the entire class.
• Fostering relationships with parents and managing behavior.

Skills

Passion for supporting secondary aged students

Experience working with children with Autism

Experience with communication and behavioural needs

Enthusiasm for working with children

Ability to monitor and record progress

Understanding of safeguarding children

Positive and energetic attitude

Education

Degree or NVQ/Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Role: Secondary School Learning Support Assistant

Location: Newham

Hours: Full time - Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 4:00PM)

Start date: September 2025

Are you passionate about working in education?

Are you interested in supporting underperforming or SEN students , mainly those with Autism, Speech and Language and Additional Learning Needs?

Are you confident, energetic with a positive attitude?

If so, then look no further than our Secondary Learning Support Assistant position! Your role will be providing support to a variety of children in KS3/KS4 on a 1:1 and 1:2 basis who are diagnosed with Autism and additional learning needs.

To thrive as a Learning Support Assistant, it's desirable for you to have:

• A genuine passion for supporting secondary aged students.
• Experience working with children with Autism.
• Experience with children who have communication and behavioural needs.
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs.
• Have a natural enthusiasm for working with children.
• The ability to monitor and record a child's progress.
• An understanding of safeguarding children.
• A positive, caring, energetic, can-do attitude.
• Team Teach training is preferable.
• ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) is preferable.

Duties include (but aren't limited to):

• 1:1 support with a child or small groups
• Supporting the class as a whole
• Assisting the class teacher
• Fostering relationships with parents
• Caring and looking after children during break times and lunch times
• Supervising children during activities
• Managing challenging behaviour
• Motivating children and being an excellent role model

Degree holders or applicants holding an NVQ/Level 3 qualification in Childcare are welcome, as are Learning Support Assistants with experience in school settings.

The opportunity to make a difference to a child's future is within your reach!

To apply for the vacancy, please submit your application alongside your CV outlining any relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you!