Learning Support Assistant

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Job Title:  Learning Support Assistant
Location:  Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London N8 9EA
Hours:       37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8:15am – 4:15pm
Salary:      £25,703.13 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you someone who builds positive relationships, celebrates small wins and believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed?

If you’re patient, caring and passionate about helping children and young people overcome challenges and discover what they’re capable of, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated team and play a key role in helping our pupils feel safe, supported, confident and ready to learn.

This is more than a classroom support role. You’ll be a trusted and encouraging presence in our pupils’ daily lives helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally, while celebrating their progress along the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support pupils in lessons, helping them engage, participate and achieve

• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model

• Support individual learning programmes and specialist approaches

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to meet pupils’ needs

• Observe, record and share information about pupil progress and development

• Support assessments, target setting, reviews and relevant documentation

• Support pupils during activities, mealtimes, recreation and educational visits

• Contribute to a positive school culture where every achievement matters

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have worked in a specialist school before. What matters most is your attitude, resilience and commitment to making a difference.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent is required

• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people

• Resilient and able to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges

• A confident communicator and supportive team player

• Reliable, professional and able to maintain confidentiality

• Committed to helping every pupil reach their potential

About Us

Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We help educate and support pupils who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.

We want each pupil at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you to encourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of any challenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding the pupils. This will include making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible and assisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needs for each individual.

The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close to central London. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover

  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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