Learning Support Assistant

Location: St Albans
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100 - £120 per day (Depending on Experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist educational setting in St Albans. This full-time role involves supporting students with additional educational needs, including SEND, SEMH, and EHCP requirements, within an alternative or personalised provision environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support students' academic progress, emotional regulation, and social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students across the curriculum
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Support students with SEND, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
• Help students access learning and develop independence and confidence
• Implement support strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Record progress and provide feedback to teaching and support staff
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection policies

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with children or young people (education, SEND, care, or youth work settings)
• Experience within alternative provision or specialist education settings
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, Psychology)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Right to work in the UK

Safeguarding

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references in line with safeguarding requirements.

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How to Apply

To apply or request further information, please submit your CV or contact Deji at Veritas Education London.

Telephone: 0203 026 6150

Email: dagbaje@veritas-education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'