Learning Support Assistant - Bexley
A welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in South East London is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive SEND team. This is a full-time, term-time-only position supporting students to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.
About the role
You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to provide targeted support for students with additional needs, both in the classroom and through small-group interventions. The role also involves supporting students during less structured parts of the school day, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
About the school
This is a well-established and highly regarded secondary school with a strong community ethos and a commitment to ensuring every student succeeds. Staff benefit from excellent leadership, a collaborative culture and students who are keen to learn and engage in school life.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant - Bexley you will:
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in SEND enviornemnts
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care or support setting.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .
Recommended Jobs
HR Assistant | Hackney Primary School (Inner London)
We are working with a flourishing primary school in Hackney seeking a dedicated HR Assistant for an ASAP start. This full-time role is central to the school’s administrative success, handling the day…
School Administrative Officer
What skills and experience we're looking for About the Role The Administrative Officer will support the school across a broad range of areas including: • Front of house and reception duties …
SEN Teaching Assistant - Stratford, East London
Location: Stratford, East London Role: SEN Teaching Assistant Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: £85–£110 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate / Flexible A…
Year 5 Teacher - Finchley | Full-Time | Permanent | ASAP...
An Upper Key Stage 2 Role With Challenge and Progression We are seeking a confident, motivated, and committed Year 5 Teacher to join a well-established primary school in Finchley, starting as soon…
Lead Backend Engineer (Pension Team)
About InvestEngine InvestEngine is a fast-growing fintech based in London, on a mission to make ETF investing simple and accessible. Over 150,000 clients have trusted us with more than £2,7 billio…
Freelance Producer
What we’re up to at Untold We are a creative community - a team of world-class talent, visionary clients, and an exciting future ahead. As a studio, our people and culture are at the core of every…
Waiter
Angela Hartnett is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Cafe Murano in Marylebone. We are committed to investing in our people and fostering a strong sense of family and mutual respect. We…
Senior Agentic Software Engineer | Poolday
Europe based candidates | Remote A-Players is helping Poolday hire a Senior Agentic Software Engineer to build the core agent systems behind a next-generation AI-powered video editor. Poolday …
Trust Senior in Trusts & Estates
Working with a leading independent accountancy firm to recruit within their hugely successful Trusts & Estates team in London, we are looking for a Trusts Senior to join them. The firm work with i…
Junior Sous Chef
Junior Sous Chef | Barrafina Restaurant | Kings Cross, London Barrafina is a highly awarded Modern Spanish bar Restaurant in London, serving the highest quality seasonal ingredients. The gue…