Senior Learning Support Assistant

About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Learning team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive, dynamic environment and is ready to take the next step in leading and developing a team while supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

In this key role, you will work closely with the LSA Manager to coordinate and lead a team of Learning Support Assistants, ensuring high-quality support for learners across the department. You will play a vital part in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key responsibilities:

Lead, support, and line manage a team of Learning Support Assistants

Coordinate staff timetables, deployment, and daily cover arrangements

Support learners with SEND, including personal care and medical needs

Deliver and oversee small group learning activities and enrichment sessions

Supervise learners during lessons, transitions, and off-site activities

Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

Contribute to EHCP reviews, enrolment, and transition processes

Monitor attendance and support strategies to improve learner engagement

Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusion are embedded in all practice

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Experience supporting learners with SEND, including complex needs

Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour positively

Experience providing personal care and administering medication

Ability to lead and motivate a team of support staff

Knowledge of EHCPs and annual review processes

Strong communication skills with students, staff, and parents/carers

Good organisational and problem-solving skills

Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)

Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

**Please note that we do not accept CVs**

Closing Date: 12/04/2026

Interview Date: TBC