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Learning Support Assistant

  • Location:

    Tower Hamlets

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Temporary (Long-Term Contract)

  • Salary:

    £95 - £110 per day

  • Contact:

    Cian Kelly

  • Contact email:

    cian@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CK20309_1772211422

  • Published:

    about 4 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-29

  • Start date:

    13/04/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Learning Support Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets (near Mile End Station)
Start Date: April
Contract: Full-time | Long-term
Pay: £95-£110 per day
Key Stage: EYFS / KS1
Setting: Two Form Entry Primary School


The Opportunity

A well-established and community-focused primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team in April.

This Learning Support Assistant role will involve supporting a Year 1 pupil with speech and language delay and emerging literacy needs. The Learning Support Assistant will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver structured phonics support, vocabulary development activities, and targeted communication interventions.

The school has a strong inclusive ethos and benefits from experienced leadership and a consistent behaviour policy.


Key Responsibilities

  • Providing one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil

  • Delivering daily phonics reinforcement sessions

  • Supporting speech and language programmes designed by external professionals

  • Encouraging independence and social development

  • Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff


The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

  • Has experience supporting children in EYFS or KS1

  • Is confident delivering phonics-based interventions

  • Has a calm, patient, and encouraging approach

  • Works well as part of a collaborative team

  • Has experience with speech and language needs (desirable)

Graduates with degrees in Education, Psychology, Speech and Language, or Child Development are welcomed.


What the School Offers

  • A structured and supportive SEN framework

  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

  • A welcoming and diverse school community

  • Potential for the role to extend beyond the academic year


If you are a committed Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Tower Hamlets, apply today to secure an interview.

Reeson Education:

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Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%