Learning Support Assistant

SMART Teachers is recruiting dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Hounslow from September 2026.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll provide valuable classroom support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, helping pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Depending on the school and placement, you may work with the whole class, lead small intervention groups, or provide additional support to individual pupils who require extra guidance throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom activities
• Build strong relationships with pupils, teachers, and parents

About the school

Our partner schools include a diverse range of mainstream primary schools across Hounslow, from small community schools to larger multi-form entry academies. Each school is committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers, supportive leadership teams, and dedicated SENDCos who value the important contribution Learning Support Assistants make to pupils' academic, social, and emotional development. Many of our long-term placements also offer the opportunity to secure permanent positions.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• Experience within a UK primary school is advantageous
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to different school environments

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

• Years of previous 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 Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].