Learning Support Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W2 5EZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our experienced SEND team. Under the direction of the SENDCo, the post holder will support students who have been identified for additional support as indicated by an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) in order to facilitate access to a broad and balanced curriculum. You will work with the class teacher in providing a stimulating educational environment in which students can achieve their potential.

This role is for someone who enjoys providing focused in-class and out-of-class support to students with special educational needs and disabilities, delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions, implementing EHCP strategies and tracking progress so students make measurable academic and personal development gains. If you have experience supporting literacy, numeracy or students with EHCPs and can build calm, trusting relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering one-to-one and small-group learning sessions tailored to individual needs, including literacy and numeracy programmes.

• Implement strategies and provision set out in EHCPs and after discussion with the SENDCo, monitor and record impact.

• Support class teachers to adapt resources and plan materials that enable access to the curriculum.

• Establish positive relationships with students to encourage inclusion and good behaviour.

• Contribute to reviews (including EHCP / IEP reviews) and ensure agreed interventions are in place and working.

• Uphold safeguarding procedures and keep records in line with school policy.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart of London. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit our website at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.

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