Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on behalf of a leading Alternative Provision in West London supporting pupils aged 5 - 19 outside mainstream education. Operating from a modern, purpose-built campus with specialist facilities - including science labs, catering suites, and music technology studios - the school provides a dynamic environment designed to help young people thrive.

In this role, you will work alongside a passionate team helping students - many at risk of permanent exclusion - re-engage with learning, build confidence, and transition back to mainstream school or into further education and employment. It is an ideal opportunity for an educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support.
• De-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster a secure environment.
• Implement professional boundaries to build student trust.

You Must Have…

• Be able to provide consistent and unwavering care and support to a group of students, taking a lead in running activities and leading a small team.
• Demonstrated success in promoting learning and student development, including assessing and recording progress.
• Strong emotional resilience and professional maturity.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care principles.
• Maths and English GCSE at a grade 4/C or above.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience supporting students with social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs, such as in foster care, residential children's homes, social care, or other complex care settings.

• Clear growth pathways in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Enrolment in pension schemes and other benefits including life cover and family protection.
• Counselling, EAP, 24/7 Virtual GP (via Livi), gym discounts, eyecare, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
• Cycle-to-work, car leasing, home electronics, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.
• Access to a Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please call [phone removed] and ask for Brittany or email: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university