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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: West London (Alternative Provision)
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Salary: £110 - £130 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people who need additional guidance to thrive? Do you have the resilience, patience, and commitment to help students overcome social, emotional, or behavioural challenges?
An established Alternative Provision in West London is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive and forward-thinking team. The provision caters for students aged 11-16 who face barriers to mainstream education and require structured, personalised support to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students, following teacher direction and using tailored strategies to meet individual learning needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students to promote engagement, self-regulation, and confidence.
Work collaboratively with teachers and fellow LSAs to share best practice and contribute to consistent behaviour and learning approaches.
Participate in team meetings, contribute to discussions on interventions, and support the monitoring of student progress.
Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding student wellbeing.Essential Requirements:
Experience working as an LSA or support worker in a secondary SEN, PRU, or Alternative Provision setting.
Proven experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
Familiarity with curriculum areas such as English, PSHE, and Humanities.
Strong communication, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills.
A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
A genuine passion for helping young people from challenging backgrounds succeed academically and personally.Why Join?
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping students' futures. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team who work together to create positive outcomes for young people every day.
All candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references.
How to Apply:
To apply or find out more, please send your CV or contact Deji at Veritas Education London.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the communityDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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