Learning Support

Company: Location: East London, London Salary: 16 Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Skills: Learning Support Assistant
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Job Description

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Learning Support Assistants Required – Havering

Location: Havering

Pay: Up to £17.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 30+ hours per week, term time only

We are currently recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in a Further Education (FE) settings across Havering.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals who can provide high-quality support to students with a range of additional needs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

  • General academic support within Secondary Schools or Further Education (FE).

  • Supporting students with Autism (ASC), Dyslexia, and Dysphasia.

  • Providing personal care, including feeding and assisting with personal hygiene.

  • Working with young people experiencing anxiety, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, and associated challenging behaviours.

  • Delivering one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning and achieve their potential.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant within a Secondary or Further Education setting

  • Experience supporting young people with SEND and/or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.

  • Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

  • Up to £17.00 per hour (Umbrella).

  • 30+ hours per week during term time.

  • Opportunities to work in supportive secondary schools and FE colleges across Havering.

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a positive impact on young people’s education and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.