Job title: Learning Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 16-06-2025
Job ID: 105441

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant – Waltham Forest, London – September 2025 Start

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a meaningful impact in secondary education? This Learning Support Assistant role in Waltham Forest offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students with additional needs in a forward-thinking school that values inclusion and academic excellence.

Why Apply for this Learning Support Assistant Role?

  • Pathway into Teaching: Ideal experience for aspiring educators looking to build a long-term teaching career.

  • Continual Development: Weekly CPD and training opportunities to help you grow professionally.

  • Meaningful Impact: Work closely with the SENCO to support students with SEND on a one-to-one and small group basis.

  • Stability: Full-time role from September 2025 through to July 2026, providing consistent, long-term experience.

  • Supportive Ethos: Join a team dedicated to fostering achievement, progress, and personal development for every student.

Learning Support Assistant – Role Responsibilities

  • Provide academic and emotional support to students with additional needs.

  • Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored interventions in and outside the classroom.

  • Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student growth.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to ensure each student’s needs are met effectively.

  • Help students develop confidence and independence in both their learning and personal development.

About the School

  • Ofsted Rating: Good.

  • Culture: A strong emphasis on ambition, responsibility, and academic achievement.

  • Team Environment: Work alongside experienced educators committed to inclusive practices and high standards.

Learning Support Assistant – Candidate Requirements

  • A minimum 2:1 degree from a Top 20 UK university.

  • A genuine passion for education and supporting students with SEND.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • A proactive, flexible, and resilient attitude suited to a busy secondary school environment.

Job Details

  • Location: Waltham Forest, London

  • Start Date: September 2025

  • Contract: Full-time, long-term until July 2026 (Monday to Friday)

  • Pay: £444-£513 Weekly via PAYE (Holiday Pay Included)

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