Learning Support Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wandsworth, South-West London, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a school that values compassion, academic excellence, and the holistic development of every student.
In this long-term, full-time Learning Support Assistant role, based in Wandsworth, South-West London, you have the potential to earn up to £129.30 a day!

About the Role:

• Provide tailored academic and emotional support for students with a range of special educational needs (SEN) across KS3 KS5
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to promote literacy, communication, and independent learning
• Support students' development both academically and socially in and out of the classroom
• Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to implement effective, individualised strategies

What the School is Looking For:

• A committed, calm, and empathetic individual with strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Someone with good interpersonal skills and a passion for inclusive education
• Experience working with students with Autism or other SEND needs
• Someone who is open to professional development and potential future roles in education or SEND

What the School Can Offer:

• Access to regular training and professional development, including NVQ qualifications for Teaching Assistants
• A school community that values wellbeing, high standards, and student success
• Excellent pastoral support and careers guidance, praised by Ofsted
• An environment where students are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

Why Horizon Teachers?

• Over 14 years of experience placing support staff and graduates in schools across London
• Free, certified safeguarding training offered to all support staff once registered
• Specialist training opportunities: We have an exclusive partnership with Northope Hall, giving you access to specialist training opportunities
• Clear pathways into teacher training and SEND specialisms

Apply now to become a Learning Support Assistant at this inclusive secondary school in Wandsworth, South-West London, and help support student success in a caring, ambitious environment!

One of the best agencies in London. Horizon got me working in a school within 5 days of registering. The staff are all super helpful and committed to finding the right school for you. - 5 * Google Review

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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