Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Job Type: 8:30am – 4pm

Location: Southwark

Salary: £96–£105 Per day

The Role: Learning Support Assistant – Southwark

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting primary school students with Autism, ADHD, and associated learning needs across various year groups. You will help pupils access the curriculum through one-to-one and small group support, delivering tailored interventions and assisting in the classroom under the guidance of experienced teaching staff.

You will be based within a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school setting in the Southwark area, working with a dedicated team of educators and specialists to ensure each pupil can reach their full potential both academically and socially.

A Learning Support Assistant will be expected to:

• Support students with Autism, ADHD, and associated behavioural and learning needs
• Deliver targeted interventions in English, Maths, and Social Skills
• Adapt lesson content and activities to meet a range of individual learning styles
• Encourage positive behaviour and manage low-level disruptions in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Foster emotional well-being and social interaction among pupils
• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress and behaviour
• Liaise effectively with the class teacher, SENCO and other professionals
• Promote independence and boost self-esteem in pupils

Qualifications and Requirements – Learning Support Assistant – Southwark

• Prior experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism and ADHD
• Experience delivering interventions or one-to-one support
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) is essential
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits – Learning Support Assistant – Southwark

In return, the school offers the successful Learning Support Assistant:

• A competitive daily rate
• Excellent training and CPD opportunities
• A supportive and experienced team
• A positive and inclusive working environment
• Valuable classroom-based experience across year groups

Learning Support Assistant – Southwark