Learning Support Assistant

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Philosophy Education Full time £14,461 - £22,320 per year

Post-16 College – Finsbury Park

Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Pay: £14.61 per hour (rising to £22.32 after 12 weeks)

Contract: Long-term with potential for permanent placement

About the Role

A vibrant post-16 college in the Finsbury Park area is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 support for a student with moderate learning needs, primarily autism. The student is part of a dynamic performing arts group, so the college is specifically looking for someone with a background in drama, theatre, or performing arts who can bring creativity, structure, and confidence-building skills to the role.

The student can be easily led and has limited awareness of personal boundaries, so the ideal candidate will be calm, consistent, and able to provide clear guidance while promoting independence and positive social interaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 support to a post-16 student throughout the college day
  • Assist with engagement in performing arts sessions and related activities
  • Encourage appropriate social behaviour and reinforce personal boundaries
  • Support learning, participation, and wellbeing in both group and individual settings
  • Work collaboratively with tutors, specialists, and the SEN team

Ideal Candidate:

  • Background in performing arts (drama, theatre, dance, stage production, etc.)
  • Experience supporting young people with autism or additional needs
  • Patient, proactive, and able to build supportive, professional relationships
  • Comfortable guiding a student who may be vulnerable or easily influenced
  • Reliable and committed to a long-term role

What's On Offer:

  • Excellent hourly rate with a significant increase after 12 weeks
  • Supportive college environment with strong performing arts provision
  • Long-term role with opportunity for a permanent contract

If you're creative, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful difference in a student's college experience, we'd love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Tagged as: Autism Support, Behaviour managment, Speech and Language

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