Job Description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: East London
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
Working Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2025
Recruiter: Local Education

Support students. Change futures. Join a school that values your impact.

Local Education is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive secondary school in South London, who are seeking a committed and nurturing Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team from September 2025 on a temp-to-perm basis.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students with additional needs, including those with SEND, emotional/behavioural challenges, or requiring one-to-one support in class. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that puts student wellbeing and progress at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class and small group support for students with varying needs

• Assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive and differentiated lessons

• Work closely with the SENCo to implement support strategies and track progress

• Help students develop confidence, independence, and positive behaviour

• Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers

• Support the wider school environment and contribute to whole-school activities

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting (essential)

• Understanding of SEN and inclusive education approaches

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Resilient, compassionate, and adaptable mindset

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Work with Local Education?

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Smooth transition into permanent employment within a supportive school

• Friendly and knowledgeable team who put people first

If you’re ready to make a difference in the classroom and support students to thrive, we want to hear from you.

📩 Contact Beth at Beth@localeducation.co.uk to apply or find out more.

Local Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.