Learning Support Assistant

Bacon’s has long been an important part of the fabric of the local community in South East London and has served the community in its various forms for over three hundred years. We are proud of that history and determined to meet the needs of students today and tomorrow. The school joined United Learning in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength since.

Bacon’s is a thriving community that is welcoming of students of all faiths and those of none. Staff and students value the distinctive nature of its Christian ethos to which every member of our community contributes. Our values are courage, compassion, respect, faith and integrity.

We are fortunate to offer fantastic media, DT and IT facilities and excellent sporting provision. Learning is at the heart of everything we do. Part of our mission statement is that ‘students are exhorted to achieve academic and personal excellence’. We have the highest aspirations for our students, determined that anyone can achieve highly and overcome any barriers that may lie in their path. We do not apologise for insisting that all students behave well and work hard.

Bacon’s achievements were recognised by Ofsted in June 2022 when we received a grading of ‘Good’ overall and in every area. In 2025 we enjoyed strong GCSE outcomes with 52% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths. Our VI form results were excellent with 65% of A Level grades at A*-B. This is an exciting time to be joining Bacon’s as we seek to continuously improve and be a great school in every respect.

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Bacon’s College, London, SE16 6AT

Salary: £27,060 (after pro rata), term time only

Closing Date: Monday 13th April at 4pm

The Role

The school is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the SENDCo and join our ambitious and inclusive learning development department. The successful applicant will provide a high-quality service to the students, who need support within the classroom. You will contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The postholder will also carry out pre-planned intervention activities to support the development of students under the direction and guidance of the SENDCo.

If you are a dedicated, motivated and determined individual looking for an opportunity to make your mark, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our journey to success.

As well as a career goal, this role could also be suitable for those wishing to make a career change in to education or gain experience of working in schools before joining our exemplary teacher training SCITT, United Teaching.

About you

This role calls for an individual who is able to inspire, challenge and motivate our students. You must be enthusiastic, flexible and highly organised. You will have a desire to see SEND continue to flourish as well as the desire to become a valued member of Bacon’s College.

This is an exciting time to join Bacon’s College; if you share our high expectations and are passionate about making a difference then we look forward to receiving your application.

United Learning

United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, perks, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have up to eight INSET days per year and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

Bacon’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contact: hrqueries-sel@unitedlearning.org.uk