Learning Support Assistant

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.

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