Job Description
Learning Support Assistant | Lewisham | September
Are you a Learning Support Assistant looking to work within a secondary school that places strong emphasis on inclusion, pupil wellbeing and personal development? This Learning Support Assistant opportunity from September 2026 would suit a graduate or experienced Learning Support Assistant keen to support pupils within a structured and supportive school environment.
This Learning Support Assistant role is based within a secondary school recognised for its strong pastoral systems, enrichment opportunities and commitment to supporting the whole child. The school provides extensive pastoral and SEND support, while also encouraging pupils to engage in mentoring, leadership and wider enrichment activities outside the classroom.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with classroom teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams to support pupils both academically and emotionally. Staff benefit from clear systems, collaborative working relationships and access to high-quality training and development opportunities through a national trust network.
Learning Support Assistant – September 2026
Weekly Pay | £475–£500 per week
What the school can offer a Learning Support Assistant:
- Excellent training and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Experience working alongside experienced SEND and pastoral teams
- A structured and supportive school environment with clear routines
- Opportunities to support pupils across a range of academic and additional needs
- Strong behaviour systems and visible leadership support
- Access to enrichment activities, mentoring programmes and wider school events
- A collaborative staff culture focused on pupil wellbeing and achievement
- Potential pathways into teacher training and further education careers
The successful Learning Support Assistant will:
- Hold a degree or relevant experience supporting young people
- Be patient, proactive and confident building positive relationships
- Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
- Work effectively with teachers, families and pastoral teams
- Be committed to helping pupils achieve both academically and personally
If you are a Learning Support Assistant looking to gain experience within a supportive and ambitious secondary school, this is an excellent opportunity in Lewisham from September 2026.
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Learning Support Assistant | Lewisham | September