Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: South West London
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, full-time
Hours:

• Monday & Wednesday: 08:45 – 16:30
• Tuesday & Thursday: 08:45 – 15:30

We’re supporting a brilliant specialist SEND provision within a respected London college trust, offering education to young adults with a wide range of complex needs. The setting is busy, challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding — perfect for someone who genuinely wants to make an impact.

You’ll join a passionate, supportive team who focus on promoting independence, communication, life skills, and personal development.

Learner Needs You’ll Support

Students in this provision have a wide range of needs, which may include:

• Profound & multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
• Moderate learning difficulties
• Physical or sensory impairments
• Mental health or emotional needs
• Communication or behavioural difficulties
• Social communication needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Specific medical needs

Every student is completely individual, and the team tailors support around each person’s goals, abilities and interests.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting students aged 16–25 in the classroom and around the college
• Assisting with communication, emotional regulation and daily routines
• Encouraging independence and engagement in learning
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff
• Helping maintain a positive, safe and structured environment

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience — just the right attitude.
We want someone who is:

• Patient, calm and resilient
• Able to build supportive relationships with young adults
• Comfortable working with complex needs or challenging behaviour
• Keen to help students grow in confidence and independence

Experience in SEN, care, youth work or similar roles is helpful but not essential.

Compliance Requirements

• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)
• Full right to work in the UK
• Ability to provide working references for the last 2 years

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Free and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Supportive, specialist SEN consultant
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role