Learning Support Assistant

This school is seeking a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our inclusive and student-focused team. The successful candidate will provide essential support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as those requiring additional help in their learning.

About the role

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and helping young people achieve their potential within a supportive and inclusive school environment.

About the school

The school emphasizes the development of personal qualities such as resilience, respect, and responsibility. It aims to prepare students not just for academic success, but for life beyond school, equipping them with the skills and values needed to contribute positively to society.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Work closely with teachers to support the learning of students with a range of needs, including those with SEND or who need additional help to access the curriculum.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Salary is dependent on experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Reggie Newman on 020 7065 7500 or email reggie.newman@smartteachers.co.uk.