Job Description
Learning Assistant – Hounslow – September 2025 Start
Location: Hounslow, West London
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Hours: 09:00–15:30, Monday to Friday (30.5 hours per week including weekly meeting)
Pay: £21,684 per annum (Pro Rata) – Inner London
Start Date: September 2025 or as soon as possible
Are you a patient and proactive individual looking to support children with additional needs as a Learning Assistant this September?
A supportive and inclusive special school in Hounslow is seeking a full-time Learning Assistant to join their dedicated team. This Learning Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has a strong sense of empathy, and is committed to helping pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism thrive in a structured learning environment.
As a Learning Assistant, you will work with pupils aged 4–19 across a wide-ranging curriculum tailored to individual needs. You’ll provide essential support in both classroom and care-based settings, helping children access learning, develop independence, and feel confident throughout the school day.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils with complex needs and autism during lessons and therapy sessions
- Assisting with communication, personal care routines and daily activities (training provided)
- Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and social interaction
- Collaborating with teachers, therapists and families to provide consistent, high-quality support
- Participating in weekly class meetings and school-wide development activities
We’re looking for:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEND setting
- A calm, resilient and team-minded approach
- Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
- Full-time, term-time only availability
What’s on offer:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent in-house training and opportunities for progression
- Routes into teaching through School Direct
- Staff wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Learning Assistant role in Hounslow. For other roles, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application.