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Learning Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2026
Salary: £31,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Location: SW19 3AF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LEARNINGSUPPORT-260429-8781

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Summary

Learning Support Assistant | Launch Your Educational Journey in Merton

Step into a transformative Learning Support Assistant position at a leading Merton secondary school, where your ambition and compassion will directly shape young lives. If you are an outstanding recent graduate, passionate about psychology, SEN, or a future in teaching, this is your standout launchpad—a place where your drive is truly valued and your growth is unstoppable.

This Learning Support Assistant post offers unparalleled exposure to modern, evidence-based support strategies in a vibrant, Good to Outstanding school. You’ll work within a first-class SEND team, gaining hands-on experience alongside inspiring colleagues who are wholly committed to student success. Here, you’ll have genuine responsibility, world-class resources, and the kind of progressive culture that propels your development and career trajectory.

Key Highlights:
• Learning Support Assistant role at a dynamic, forward-thinking secondary school
• Circa £31,000 Pro-rata — competitive, above sector norms for similar roles
• Based in Merton, in a community-oriented, easily accessible location
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding, with a remarkable inclusion record
• Bespoke CPD and direct mentoring from senior SEND specialists
• Outstanding stepping-stone for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN professionals
• Ultra-modern learning spaces, multi-sensory rooms, and inclusive classrooms

What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering high-impact, tailored learning interventions in class and 1:1
• Crafting, adapting, and reviewing resources to ensure all students flourish
• Collaborating closely with SENCOs and specialist teachers on individual targets
• Nurturing students’ confidence, emotional wellbeing, and independence every day
• Monitoring progress, providing detailed feedback, and celebrating milestones
• Contributing energy, ideas, and compassion to the wider pastoral team

Ideal "Learning Support Assistant" for this Merton School:
• First or Upper Second-class degree in a relevant subject, with educational ambition
• A future teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional eager for impact
• High-achiever who thrives on challenge and continuous learning
• Passionate about inclusivity, neurodiversity, and child development
• Committed, resilient, empathetic, and bursting with positive energy

Why Join This Merton School?:
• Be valued in a nurturing, supportive SEND faculty that champions staff growth
• Access cutting-edge CPD and immediate progression pathways every term
• Work in a school celebrated for its inclusive ethos and student achievement
• Join a culture of high aspiration, clarity of vision, and team synergy
• Experience deeply rewarding connections with children and their families daily

Step confidently into your educational future—this Learning Support Assistant post in Merton sets you apart. Be the mentor, innovator, and role model you aspire to be. Applications are reviewed on receipt—seize your next big step now.

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