Mentor

Learning Support Assistant (One-to-One)

Location: South East London
Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time / Term-Time Options Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside a Tutor, providing one-to-one support to a child in the South East London area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's educational journey. The successful candidate will support the Tutor in delivering personalised learning activities, helping the child remain engaged, motivated, and confident throughout their learning sessions.

The role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and who enjoy building positive relationships that help learners thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a child during tutoring sessions.
• Work collaboratively with the Tutor to deliver personalised learning activities.
• Encourage participation, engagement, and positive learning behaviours.
• Support the child's emotional wellbeing and confidence development.
• Adapt support strategies to meet the child's individual needs and learning style.
• Assist with organisation, focus, and task completion during sessions.
• Record observations and provide feedback on progress and engagement.
• Help create a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate levels of support.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, youth work, mentoring, or support setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to build trusting relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, or school avoidance.
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or a related field.
• Knowledge of behaviour support and positive intervention strategies.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's education and wellbeing.
• Meaningful and rewarding one-to-one work.

Safeguarding Statement

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant safeguarding requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a dedicated team supporting individual learners, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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