Learning Support Assistant

Location: West Drayton
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-time only)
Salary: -105 - -120 per day

About the Role

Veritas Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within an Alternative Provision supporting students aged 11-16 who face barriers to learning, including behavioural challenges and risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

This role is particularly focused on providing academic support in English, Maths, PSHE and Humanities, ensuring students develop key skills, confidence, and resilience to achieve their learning goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted learning support in English, Maths, PSHE and Humanities, working with individuals and small groups under teacher guidance.
• Reinforce subject content, literacy, numeracy, and personal development skills to help students progress.
• Support lesson planning by providing feedback to teachers on student progress and engagement.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour while promoting positive attitudes towards learning.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that encourages student participation and achievement.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and fellow LSAs to share best practices and intervention strategies.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant in a secondary school or SEN/Alternative Provision setting.
• Proven experience supporting English, Maths, PSHE and Humanities at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or those at risk of exclusion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage students effectively.
• Resilient, calm, and patient personality with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
• A passion for supporting disadvantaged students and helping them reach their potential.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real impact on students'' education and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a supportive team of passionate educators.
• Gain valuable classroom and subject support experience in preparation for future roles in teaching or pastoral care.

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

If you are interested in the role, click the apply button or can send your CV to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London, see contact details below.

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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 interview

Veritas 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 community.''