Learning Support Assistant

£14 - £16 per hour
Inner London, Inner London - South East
Long term
Start date: June 2024
Are you passionate about working with children?

Do you have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

An outstanding 2-form entry primary school based in Lewisham are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join their team after the May half term. The role is initially for the remainder of the academic year then permanent for the right person.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of students in Key stage 2. Your responsibilities will include providing one-on-one support for students with SEN, help to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, and assisting the class teacher with various tasks.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience working with primary-aged students and a good understanding of SEN. You should possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to build effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
In return, we offer competitive rates of pay, commensurate with experience and qualifications. You will also receive ongoing professional development and support to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of education.

The role as a Learning Support Assistant
  • Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation
  • Working 1:1, identify and respond appropriately to challenging individual needs
  • Ongoing training and support
  • A playful and enthusiastic approach to working with children with a wide range of needs and backgrounds

Why Horizon Teachers?
  • A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers!
  • We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search.
  • We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before!
  • Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
  • We offer the complete management of the whole process from start to finish - no lengthy application forms!
  • Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8 rated google reviews

Horizon agency is one of the best agencies I've come across. Dan from the primary team had found me a job.
He's been extremely helpful in giving me all the right information needed, easy to contact if I do have any queries and all-round positive nature.
I would definitely recommend the agency as a whole because of how quick and efficient they are. I'm really happy where I am, and I have Horizon to thank!

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to the education of primary-aged students and make a positive impact. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career as a Teaching Assistant at our London based primary school.


Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

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