Learning Support Assistant – Primary School (Greenwich)

About the role

A friendly primary school in Greenwich is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join its inclusion team from September 2026. The role supports pupils in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 who need additional help accessing the curriculum.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and small‑group interventions in reading, writing and maths.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs during classroom lessons.
• Reinforce teacher‑led learning through tailored activities and resources.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Record pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals.

Required profile

• Experience supporting children in a primary school or SEND setting.
• Confidence delivering targeted academic interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, adaptable and able to work with initiative.
• Passion for helping children overcome learning barriers.
• Experience with literacy interventions, phonics programmes or speech‑language support is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £100‑£120 (based on experience).
• Welcoming and experienced inclusion team.
• Regular training and professional development.
• Well‑resourced classrooms and intervention spaces.
• Potential to secure a permanent contract.
• Positive school culture where staff are supported and valued.
• Paid trial days and interviews during the first week of the September term.