Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Launchpad for Ambitious Graduates

Step into a transformative Learning Support Assistant role in Lewisham, where your drive, intellect, and passion will champion student achievement every day. This is a high-impact, rewarding opportunity for graduates and aspiring educators ready to immerse themselves in a purposeful environment, deliver true change, and prepare for rapid career progression. Join an innovative, values-driven school with a thriving, supportive team intent on blazing new trails in inclusive education.
As a Learning Support Assistant here, you'll unlock unparalleled professional development and hands-on learning. Guided by inspiring teachers rated Good to Outstanding, your journey will be shaped by exceptional mentorship, a rich tapestry of CPD opportunities, and exposure to pioneering SEN practice. Thrive in an energetic, collaborative culture with state-of-the-art resources, continuous challenge, and genuine potential for progression—whether your sights are set on teaching, psychology, speech therapy, or specialist SEND roles.
Key Highlights:

Learning Support Assistant – pivotal, graduate-level opportunity
Circa £32,000 Pro-rata – highly competitive
Lewisham location: excellent connections, diverse, vibrant catchment
School rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – known for innovation and student-centred excellence
Outstanding CPD, mentoring, and clear pathways to teaching or SEN specialisms
Designed for high-achieving graduates: aspiring psychologists, teachers, or SEND specialists
Superb facilities: modern classrooms, sensory spaces, dynamic curriculum resources

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing tailored, high-impact learning support to students with diverse needs
Collaborating with specialist SEN, teaching, and pastoral teams to deliver individual interventions
Developing, implementing, and tracking personalised strategies to help students thrive
Promoting engagement, motivation, and independence in learning
Feeding back key progress insights to teachers and SENDCO for maximum pupil progress
Contributing energy and new ideas to extra-curricular clubs, enrichment, and community events

Ideal "Learning Support Assistant" for this Lewisham School:

Exceptional recent graduate, ideally with a 2:1 or above
Ambitious, dedicated, and actively seeking a career in education, psychology, or SEN
Compassionate, adaptable, and driven to elevate pupil outcomes
Naturally empathetic, with strong communication and relationship-building skills
Enthusiastic learner, keen on CPD and proactive within a fast-paced school environment

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

Be part of a high-achieving, innovative, values-led staff community
Access to award-winning mentoring, training and career launchpad initiatives
Inclusive culture where your development is championed alongside every student's
Cutting-edge SEN provision and a clear internal pathway to teaching or specialist posts
Dynamic, respectful behaviour culture – students are ambitious and motivated
Excellent links to Central London and local professional networks

If you’re ready to ignite your journey as a Learning Support Assistant in one of Lewisham’s most progressive schools, seize this unique opening now. Step forward, make a profound difference, and set your career on a soaring trajectory—applications are reviewed daily, so don’t miss your chance to join this outstanding team.
How to Apply

Interviews are in full swing and spots are limited—ready to step into a supportive role at a vibrant Lewisham secondary school? Submit your application without delay to secure your chance to join our dynamic team!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!