Learning Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London, SE4 1DF |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
¨ Level 2 Maths or equivalent (minimum)
¨ Level 2 English or equivalent (minimum)
¨ Experience of working with or caring for children
¨ Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
¨ Understanding of the educational and social needs of children
¨ Basic knowledge of IT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train)
¨ A knowledge of some of the emotional, behavioural and social difficulties that may create barriers to learning
¨ Experience of supporting children to regulate their emotions
¨ Basic understanding of child development and learning
¨ Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
¨ Ability to relate well to children and adults
¨ Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
¨ Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
¨ Able to act on own initiative
¨ Able to observe, monitor and keep accurate records on children’s progress
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs the decisions we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
¨ A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
¨ Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
¨ An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
¨ Opportunities to contribute and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
¨ Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
¨ Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health
¨ Free tea and coffee in the regularly stocked staff room
¨ Free onsite car park
¨ Whole staff social events
¨ Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.