Learning Support Assistant - Level 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

About Us

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.We:- believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.- understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.- adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations- ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations, provide an environment where students can learn without disruption- maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits- take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

About you

You will be:- fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.- highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.- committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement. This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will work in a team of experienced Learning Support Assistants under the direct supervision of the SENCO and Deputy SENCO. You will have experience of working with children requiring additional support needs in a school as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

Normal working hours are 8.00am - 4.00pm. It is expected that you would be available to support certain meetings outside of these hours by agreement in advance for which time off in lieu will be accrued. There are also INSET training days and after school training (Monday and Thursdays every other week) throughout the academic year which you are expected to attend. Excellent communication skills both oral and written are an essential part of the role to be able to deal with staff, students, parents and external agencies.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal.

Closing date for applications 10.00am Monday 6 October 2025

Interview are scheduled to take place on week commencing Monday 6 October 2025

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values. Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.

What the school offers its staff

City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, and is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is basedin the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.