Learning Support Assistant - Bexley

A welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in South East London is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive SEND team. This is a full-time, term-time-only position supporting students to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

About the role

You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to provide targeted support for students with additional needs, both in the classroom and through small-group interventions. The role also involves supporting students during less structured parts of the school day, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About the school

This is a well-established and highly regarded secondary school with a strong community ethos and a commitment to ensuring every student succeeds. Staff benefit from excellent leadership, a collaborative culture and students who are keen to learn and engage in school life.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant - Bexley you will:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working in SEND enviornemnts

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care or support setting.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .