Job title: Learning Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Independent
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Waltham Forest, London
Job published: 11-09-2026
Job ID: 124206

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

 

 Are you a recent graduate looking to take the next step in your career as a Learning Support Assistant?

 

 A committed and student focused School in Waltham Forest is seeking a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team, supporting students with SEN and SMEH needs.

 

Learning Support Assistant – The Role

As a learning Support Assistant you will:

  • Support students with their learning and help foster independence
  • Deliver intervention sessions to key students
  • Engage, motivate and build positive relationships with students who may present challenging behaviour

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will:

  • Obtained a Psychology degree from a top UK University
  • Ability to support learning in 1:1 and small-group settings, including literacy and numeracy work
  • Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people

 

Learning Support Assistant – Why this School

  • A clear pathway for a Learning Support Assistant to develop their skills and progress professionally
  • The chance to work alongside SEN professionals and educational psychologists
  • Gain experience working within a classroom setting

 

This is the perfect opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant looking to gain the valuable first-hand experience needed to pursue a future career as an Educational Psychologist.

 

 If you are a Learning Support Assistant looking to take the next step towards a career in teaching, we would love to hear from you!

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Learning Support Assistant Role in Waltham Forest. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Learning Support Assistant role.

 

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