Learning Support Assistant | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

Are you a dedicated graduate seeking hands-on experience as a Learning Support Assistant? This exciting full-time role in Barking & Dagenham offers the chance to work in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school that is forward-thinking, inclusive, and supportive, with excellent Progress 8 results and strong provision for EAL and SEN pupils.

• Free onsite parking and excellent transport links.
  
  
• Access to high-quality CPD to develop your professional skills.
  
  
• Fantastic opportunities to progress into Teacher Training or Psychology.
  
  
• A supportive SLT and collaborative staff community.
  
  
• Competitive weekly pay of £444, term-time only.
  
  

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will include:

• Supporting students to access the mainstream curriculum effectively.
  
  
• Attending classes with specific pupils and providing 1:1 support.
  
  
• Helping to regulate pupils emotionally and behaviourally.
  
  
• Delivering small group or individual intervention sessions when required.
  
  
• Working within the ARP to support SEND provision across the school.
  
  

Essential requirements for the Learning Support Assistant role:

• A 1:1 or 2:1 degree from a top 20 UK University.
  
  
• A genuine passion for education and a desire to move into Psychology or Teacher Training.
  
  
• Proactive, dedicated, and flexible approach to supporting young people.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  
  
• Previous SEND child-based experience is desirable.
  
  

This Learning Support Assistant position in Barking & Dagenham is a full-time, term-time only role starting in September for one academic year. It is the perfect opportunity to build classroom experience and make a real difference to young people’s education and wellbeing.

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