Learning Support Assistant (Comprehensive Secondary School)

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Comprehensive Secondary School)
Location: Wimbledon, SW London
Rate of Pay: £85 to £100 per day (PAYE)
Contract Start Date: ASAP

About the role

A friendly and creative secondary school in Merton, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, where staff and students thrive together. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting secondary-aged students in a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact in the classroom.

About the school

A friendly and creative secondary school in Merton, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant (Comprehensive Secondary School) you will:

• Experience supporting secondary-aged students in a similar setting
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work in a school environment

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

• Experience supporting secondary-aged students in a similar 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 Reggie Newman on 020 7065 7500 or email reggie.newman@smartteachers.co.uk.