Learning Support Assistant

Job description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Barking and Dagenham | Full-time

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a background in primary education and a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

We are seeking a confident, reliable and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil in a secondary school. This is a long-term opportunity for the right candidate, ideally suited to someone with extensive primary experience who is confident transitioning into a secondary school environment.

The Role:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with additional needs.
Support the pupil within mainstream lessons, gradually encouraging independence where appropriate.
Deliver tailored interventions outside the classroom to support the pupil's individual learning and development.
Work closely with teaching staff to ensure consistent, personalised support.
Help create a positive, structured and engaging learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, ideally within a primary school.
Experience supporting children with autism and/or Down's syndrome is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Makaton, Colourful Semantics and Bucket Time would be advantageous.
Confident supporting pupils both in the classroom and through individual interventions.
Patient, proactive and adaptable, with excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
Reliable and committed to building a positive, long-term relationship with the pupil.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to make a meaningful difference to a child's education and development. The successful candidate will work from 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and must demonstrate reliability and a commitment to the long-term nature of the role.

If you are an experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a secondary school, apply today!

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level's secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Learning Support Assistant in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Learning Support Assistant role.

1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Barking and Dagenham | INDSUP

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dagenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English