Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistant | Tower Hamlets | September 2026 | Primary School | Full-Time

Location: Tower Hamlets (near Canary Wharf)
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Potential Permanent Opportunity
Pay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience)

Learning Support Assistant - Join an Outstanding Inclusion Team

An ambitious and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join its thriving SEND department from November 2026.

This Learning Support Assistant role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine impact every day. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, the SENCO and specialist professionals to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant , you'll support children with a range of needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, sensory processing differences and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The role will include classroom support, one-to-one work and targeted interventions.

Your Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant , you will:

Support pupils with EHCPs both in class and during intervention sessions

Deliver structured literacy, numeracy and communication interventions

Promote independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs

Liaise with teachers, therapists and the SENCO to review pupil progress

Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant , Teaching Assistant or SEND Support Assistant

Experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school or specialist setting

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A calm, resilient and proactive approach

A genuine passion for inclusive educat...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London South East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

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