Year 1 Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a Year 1 Learning Support Assistant to provide one-on-one support to students. The role requires strong communication skills and a passion for education. The position is temporary, full-time, starting in September 2025, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience LSA/SEN work for KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.

Responsibilities

• Support one to one with students, assess student work, and help invigilate tests.
• Prepare lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational

Job description

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Year 1 Learning Support Assistant, London Borough of Waltham Forest

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Year 1 Learning Support Assistant
Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating learning support assistant in a primary school; based in Waltham Forest, East London.
The school is a Three-form Primary school with a supportive leadership team with a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning support Assistant to support one to one with one to help students thrive in and out of the classroom.
This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior SEN/LSA classroom experience is preferred but not required.
Contract/ Position Details:
· Location-Waltham Forest, East London.
· Position-Year 1 Learning support Assistant.
· Type of work- one to one work with student, Assess student work, lesson plans/Activities, help invigilate tests etc.
· Contract or position start date- September 2025.
· Duration/Likely Duration- 1 term contract may be extended
· Contract or position end date (if applicable)- end of term 1.
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary
· Full time/part time – Full time
· Minimum pay rate- depending on pay scale.
· Hours – 8:00 am – pm: Mon – Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications:
· Minimum 1 year experience LSA/SEN work for KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
· Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
· Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST!
· Have a valid right to work in the UK.
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up-to date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!