Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Finsbury Park, London

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Pay Rate: £14.61 – £22.32 per hour

Start Date: August 2026

Contract: Long-Term, Term-Time Only

A leading further education college in London is seeking committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support students aged 16–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people studying a wide range of vocational courses, as well as Entry Level, Foundation, and Supported Learning programmes.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and in-class support to students with additional needs, helping them to access their studies, build confidence, and work towards greater independence.

Students may have moderate special educational needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ADHD

Speech and Language needs

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needsYou will work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning activities and ensure students are fully engaged in lessons.

We are particularly interested in LSAs who have strong skills in English and Maths up to GCSE level.

Many of the students you will support are working towards:

GCSE English and Maths

Functional Skills qualifications

Entry Level and Foundation qualifications

Confidence in supporting learners with literacy and numeracy is essential. 

Students are enrolled on a variety of programmes, including:

ESOL

Foundation and Supported Learning

Hairdressing

Computing and IT

Beauty Therapy

Accounting and Bookkeeping

English

MathsRequirements

To be considered, you must have:

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Experience working with young people or individuals with SEND

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A patient, positive, and proactive approach

Strong English and Maths skills to GCSE levelThe College

The college is one of the largest further education groups in London, with campuses across:

Enfield

Tottenham

King's Cross

Camden

Finsbury Park

Victoria

Soho

Regent’s ParkThe college is well-regarded for its inclusive approach, supportive leadership team, and excellent staff training and development opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

This position is ideal for:

Experienced Learning Support Assistants

Previous experience as a Primary or Secondary TA in mainstream or SEND schools

Individuals with a caring and positive attitude looking to build a career supporting young people with additional needsApply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 16–19 and have strong English and Maths skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients