Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hillingdon, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 204892 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - KS3 Support (Full‑Time, Until July 2026)
Zest Education is recruiting a committed Teaching Assistant to join a high‑performing secondary school in Hillingdon, NW London. This full‑time role runs until July 2026 and involves supporting a KS3 pupil who does not have an EHCP or diagnosed SEN. Pay is available up to £110 per day, depending on experience.
Known for its excellent behaviour, strong academic standards, and a highly supportive staff team. The school offers:
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Outstanding behaviour - calm, focused classrooms and a positive learning culture.
Outstanding behaviour - calm, focused classrooms and a positive learning culture.
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Supportive leadership - staff who value collaboration and professional growth.
Supportive leadership - staff who value collaboration and professional growth.
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On‑site parking - convenient for those commuting by car.
On‑site parking - convenient for those commuting by car.
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Strong pastoral systems - ensuring students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Strong pastoral systems - ensuring students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
You'll be supporting a KS3 pupil within mainstream lessons, helping them stay engaged, confident, and organised throughout the school day. Daily responsibilities include:
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Classroom support - helping the pupil access lesson content and stay on task.
Classroom support - helping the pupil access lesson content and stay on task.
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One‑to‑one guidance - offering reassurance, structure, and encouragement.
One‑to‑one guidance - offering reassurance, structure, and encouragement.
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Behaviour modelling - reinforcing expectations and promoting positive routines.
Behaviour modelling - reinforcing expectations and promoting positive routines.
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Resource preparation - helping teachers adapt materials when needed.
Resource preparation - helping teachers adapt materials when needed.
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Progress feedback - communicating observations to teaching staff to support learning.
Progress feedback - communicating observations to teaching staff to support learning.
This position is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people. You'll be a great fit if you bring:
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Classroom experience - from a school, tutoring, youth work, or mentoring background.
Classroom experience - from a school, tutoring, youth work, or mentoring background.
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Strong communication skills - able to build rapport quickly with students and staff.
Strong communication skills - able to build rapport quickly with students and staff.
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Organisation and reliability - essential for supporting a pupil consistently across the school day.
Organisation and reliability - essential for supporting a pupil consistently across the school day.
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Calm and positive energy - especially valuable in a busy secondary environment.
Calm and positive energy - especially valuable in a busy secondary environment.
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Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the pupil's needs.
Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the pupil's needs.
Supporting a KS3 pupil at this stage of their education can have a lasting impact on their confidence, independence, and academic progress. You'll be part of a school that values its staff and provides a positive, well‑structured environment for both students and adults.
Zest Education is recruiting a committed Teaching Assistant to join a high‑performing secondary school in Hillingdon, NW London. This full‑time role runs until July 2026 and involves supporting a KS3 pupil who does not have an EHCP or diagnosed SEN. Pay is available up to £110 per day, depending on experience.
Known for its excellent behaviour, strong academic standards, and a highly supportive staff team. The school offers:
-
Outstanding behaviour - calm, focused classrooms and a positive learning culture.
Outstanding behaviour - calm, focused classrooms and a positive learning culture.
-
Supportive leadership - staff who value collaboration and professional growth.
Supportive leadership - staff who value collaboration and professional growth.
-
On‑site parking - convenient for those commuting by car.
On‑site parking - convenient for those commuting by car.
-
Strong pastoral systems - ensuring students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Strong pastoral systems - ensuring students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
You'll be supporting a KS3 pupil within mainstream lessons, helping them stay engaged, confident, and organised throughout the school day. Daily responsibilities include:
-
Classroom support - helping the pupil access lesson content and stay on task.
Classroom support - helping the pupil access lesson content and stay on task.
-
One‑to‑one guidance - offering reassurance, structure, and encouragement.
One‑to‑one guidance - offering reassurance, structure, and encouragement.
-
Behaviour modelling - reinforcing expectations and promoting positive routines.
Behaviour modelling - reinforcing expectations and promoting positive routines.
-
Resource preparation - helping teachers adapt materials when needed.
Resource preparation - helping teachers adapt materials when needed.
-
Progress feedback - communicating observations to teaching staff to support learning.
Progress feedback - communicating observations to teaching staff to support learning.
This position is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people. You'll be a great fit if you bring:
-
Classroom experience - from a school, tutoring, youth work, or mentoring background.
Classroom experience - from a school, tutoring, youth work, or mentoring background.
-
Strong communication skills - able to build rapport quickly with students and staff.
Strong communication skills - able to build rapport quickly with students and staff.
-
Organisation and reliability - essential for supporting a pupil consistently across the school day.
Organisation and reliability - essential for supporting a pupil consistently across the school day.
-
Calm and positive energy - especially valuable in a busy secondary environment.
Calm and positive energy - especially valuable in a busy secondary environment.
-
Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the pupil's needs.
Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the pupil's needs.
Supporting a KS3 pupil at this stage of their education can have a lasting impact on their confidence, independence, and academic progress. You'll be part of a school that values its staff and provides a positive, well‑structured environment for both students and adults.