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Learning Support

Dovetail Ref: BBBH187537
SEN & Support £16.00 - £17.00 per hour temporary Term-time only · 30 hours/week · 39 weeks/year mid Level 31 July 2026
Havering, England
Mayuri Taank

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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Learning Support Assistants Required – Havering

Location: Havering

Pay: Up to £17.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 30+ hours per week, term time only

We are currently recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in a Further Education (FE) settings across Havering.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals who can provide high-quality support to students with a range of additional needs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

  • General academic support within Secondary Schools or Further Education (FE).
  • Supporting students with Autism (ASC), Dyslexia, and Dysphasia.
  • Providing personal care, including feeding and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Working with young people experiencing anxiety, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, and associated challenging behaviours.
  • Delivering one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning and achieve their potential.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant within a Secondary or Further Education setting
  • Experience supporting young people with SEND and/or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
  • Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

  • Up to £17.00 per hour (Umbrella).
  • 30+ hours per week during term time.
  • Opportunities to work in supportive secondary schools and FE colleges across Havering.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a positive impact on young people's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £17.00 per hour
  • 30+ hours per week during term time
  • Ongoing support from dedicated consultant
  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

A consultant will call you within one working day of your application.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Mayuri Taank

Mayuri Taank

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant in Secondary or FE setting
  • Experience supporting young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
  • Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one
  • Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Benefits

  • Up to £17.00 per hour
  • 30+ hours per week during term time
  • Ongoing support from dedicated consultant
  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

Skills & Qualifications

Supporting students with Autism (ASC)Supporting students with DyslexiaSupporting students with DysphasiaProviding personal careSupporting students with anxiety and mental health needsOne-to-one supportSmall group supportBehaviour management

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