Location: Southwark
Pay: £89-£105 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm)
Start Date: Immediate

Ortus Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and motivated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in the London Borough of Southwark. This role involves supporting pupils with SEN through engaging classroom activities, both individually and in small groups.

The successful candidate will be caring, committed, and enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children’s learning and development, while gaining valuable experience within the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group sessions
• Assist children with classwork and homework tasks
• Help maintain a tidy and well-organised classroom environment
• Provide support for pupils’ social, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing (SEMH)
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and pupils
• Assist with administrative duties such as preparing resources, filing, and printing
• Support after-school clubs and activities when required
• Encourage SEN pupils to participate fully in classroom and group activities

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a classroom environment (face-to-face preferred)
• Experience supporting SEN pupils is desirable
• A patient, dedicated, and adaptable approach to supporting children with diverse needs
• Ability to respond positively to challenging behaviour and changing situations

Ortus Recruitment prides itself on strong communication and high-quality service and seeks candidates who share these values. If you are passionate about supporting children and keen to progress within education, we encourage you to apply with your full CV.

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