Job title: Learning Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Southwark
Job published: 11-09-2026
Job ID: 124213

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant | Southwark

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to build your experience within a secondary school? This Learning Support Assistant role in Southwark offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils who require additional support with their learning, behaviour, communication and engagement.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and the wider pastoral and SEN team to help pupils access the curriculum and make progress. You will provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support while building positive relationships with pupils and helping them develop greater confidence and independence.

Learning Support Assistant | Southwark

What the school can offer a Learning Support Assistant:

  • Experience supporting pupils across a secondary-school environment.
  • The opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and SEN professionals.
  • Regular one-to-one and small-group intervention work.
  • Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
  • A supportive environment with clear expectations for learning and behaviour.
  • Valuable experience for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology or SEND.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting pupils during lessons and helping them access the curriculum.
  • Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support.
  • Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and remain engaged in lessons.
  • Supporting literacy, numeracy and wider academic development.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
  • Working closely with teachers to adapt support around individual pupils.
  • Providing feedback on pupil progress and any concerns to relevant staff.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will:

  • Have a genuine interest in supporting young people.
  • Have experience working with children or young people, either professionally or voluntarily.
  • Be patient, approachable and consistent.
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be confident supporting pupils who may require additional encouragement or structure.
  • Be committed to helping pupils make academic and personal progress.

If you are looking for a Learning Support Assistant role where you can gain meaningful experience supporting pupils and develop your understanding of education and SEND, this is an excellent Southwark opportunity.

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