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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Performing Arts Focus

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 14.61 - 22.32 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London (Finsbury Park), London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Performing Arts Focus
 Post-16 College – Finsbury Park
 Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
 Pay: £14.61 per hour (rising to £22.32 after 12 weeks)
 Contract: Long-term with potential for permanent placement

About the Role
 A vibrant post-16 college in the Finsbury Park area is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 support for a student with moderate learning needs, primarily autism. The student is part of a dynamic performing arts group, so the college is specifically looking for someone with a background in drama, theatre, or performing arts who can bring creativity, structure, and confidence-building skills to the role.

The student can be easily led and has limited awareness of personal boundaries, so the ideal candidate will be calm, consistent, and able to provide clear guidance while promoting independence and positive social interaction.

Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support to a post-16 student throughout the college day
Assist with engagement in performing arts sessions and related activities
Encourage appropriate social behaviour and reinforce personal boundaries
Support learning, participation, and wellbeing in both group and individual settings
Work collaboratively with tutors, specialists, and the SEN teamIdeal Candidate:

Background in performing arts (drama, theatre, dance, stage production, etc.)
Experience supporting young people with autism or additional needs
Patient, proactive, and able to build supportive, professional relationships
Comfortable guiding a student who may be vulnerable or easily influenced
Reliable and committed to a long-term roleWhat’s On Offer:

Excellent hourly rate with a significant increase after 12 weeks
Supportive college environment with strong performing arts provision
Long-term role with opportunity for a permanent contractIf you’re creative, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful difference in a student’s college experience, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients

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