Learning Support Assistant

Smart Teachers is seeking a committed and proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive mixed 11–16 secondary school in East London. This temporary role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a positive learning environment.

About the role

• Providing in-class support across KS3 and KS4

• Supporting students with a range of additional needs, including mild SEND or learning barriers

• Working alongside teachers to deliver targeted interventions and small-group support

• Helping maintain a focused, productive classroom atmosphere

• Assisting with pastoral care and promoting positive student behaviour

• Supporting teaching staff with general classroom duties and daily routines

About the school

• Mixed 11–16 comprehensive with a caring, supportive ethos

• Strong emphasis on inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations

• Well-organised SEND department with collaborative support staff

• Friendly team atmosphere and clear behaviour systems

Requirements

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

• Experience working in a secondary school or youth support environment
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach to supporting learners
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students
• A positive, professional attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries

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

• Suitable support experience

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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].