Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term, Full Time
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £90–£105 per day (depending on experience)
Are you motivated by supporting and helping vulnerable children? Do you know your reasons for wanting to work in the SEND and Mental Health Sectors?
GSL Education are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive and creative school in Tower Hamlets specialising in SEMH, trauma, and neurodiversity. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting young people who face significant emotional and educational barriers.
The provision is challenging yet deeply fulfilling. You will receive guidance to ensure the right setting for your strengths, and you’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils through practical, visual, and academic learning approaches. The school welcomes graduates of psychology, criminology, youth studies, social sciences, or similar fields, but equally values non‑graduates who bring sincerity, compassion, and resilience.
Key Responsibilities of Learning Support Assistant (LSA):
Provide tailored support for pupils with SEMH and complex needs
Build trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
Support learning through creative and practical approaches
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and therapists
Safely manage sensitive disclosures in line with KCSIE
Promote emotional wellbeing, consistency, and positive behaviour
Monitor and feed back on pupil progress
Requirements for Learning Support Assistant (LSA):
Experience in SEMH, trauma, neurodivergence, or youth support
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Emotional resilience and excellent communication skills
Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
Degree desirable but not essential
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
Why Join This School?
Work alongside specialist therapists and multi-disciplinary teams
Ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Creative Arts / Psychotherapists
Gain valuable hands-on experience with vulnerable children
Play a crucial role in helping young people feel safe, empowered, and capable of success
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.
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