Learning Support Assistants Required – Havering

Location: Havering

Pay: Up to £17.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 30+ hours per week, term time only

We are currently recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in a Further Education (FE) settings across Havering.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals who can provide high-quality support to students with a range of additional needs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• General academic support within Secondary Schools or Further Education (FE).
• Supporting students with Autism (ASC), Dyslexia, and Dysphasia.
• Providing personal care, including feeding and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Working with young people experiencing anxiety, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, and associated challenging behaviours.
• Delivering one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning and achieve their potential.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant within a Secondary or Further Education setting
• Experience supporting young people with SEND and/or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Up to £17.00 per hour (Umbrella).
• 30+ hours per week during term time.
• Opportunities to work in supportive secondary schools and FE colleges across Havering.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a positive impact on young people's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.