Philosophy Education Ltd
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEND
- KS3 – KS4 students
- Secondary School
- Full-time
- Start Date: September 2026
We are currently looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a Secondary school in Ealing to support students with additional learning needs and SEND.
Role
In this Learning Support Assistant role, you will complement the work of teachers by supporting individuals, small groups with additional learning needs (SEND). You will play a vital role in promoting inclusion, fostering independence, and helping students achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs, both in-class and through targeted interventions.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and the SEN department to implement personal education plans (PEPs).
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and progress.
- Assist in monitoring student development and maintaining accurate records.
- Deliver and support engaging learning activities under teacher guidance
- Organise and manage learning spaces and resources
- Provide clear feedback to both pupils and staff on achievement and behaviour
- Act as a role model, setting high expectations and encouraging cooperative learning
The school
This vibrant and oversubscribed 'Outstanding' secondary school in West London offers a welcoming, well-resourced environment where staff wellbeing, collaboration, and development are a priority. Benefits include free gym access, comprehensive CPD, excellent transport links, generous holidays, career progression, and a strong, supportive community of over 240 skilled and friendly staff. With high academic standards, a diverse and ambitious student body, and a culture rooted in kindness, respect, and high expectations, this school offers an inspiring place to work and grow.
If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant seeking a new full-time position, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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