📍 Location: Southwark
🕒 Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
💷 Salary: £89 – £105 per day (depending on experience)
🚀 Start: ASAP

Ortus Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join one of our welcoming partner primary schools in the London Borough of Southwark. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development in a classroom setting — especially those who may need additional help.

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🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher and leadership team with day-to-day classroom activities and pupil engagement
• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small group support, particularly to children with SEN or additional learning needs
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all pupils
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage participation in class and group activities
• Support children’s academic, emotional, and social development through active encouragement and praise
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and engagement when required
• Help manage classroom behaviour and contribute to the creation of a calm, productive atmosphere

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✅ Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children in a school or similar environment
• Confidence supporting children with SEN, either in 1:1 or group settings (preferred)
• A warm, empathetic, and patient personality, with a strong commitment to helping children thrive
• Good communication skills and ability to build positive rapport with both children and adults
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
• Relevant qualifications or a strong interest in education and/or child development are welcomed

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💼 Why Join Ortus Recruitment?

• We are proud REC corporate members, committed to high standards in education recruitment
• We value clear communication, ongoing support, and meaningful placements
• Our partner schools are nurturing, inclusive, and offer excellent environments for career development
• We offer candidates the chance to make a genuine impact on pupils from diverse backgrounds

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If you are passionate about supporting children and looking to make a difference in a fulfilling school environment, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Please apply today with your full, up-to-date CV to be considered.

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