Learning Support Assistant

Full Job Description

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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:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Do you want a role where no two days are the same, where your work truly matters, and where you can grow both personally and professionally?

We’re looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our vibrant school community and help shape brighter futures. As a valued member of our team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the education, development, and wellbeing of children and young people. Working closely with teachers, senior leaders, and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Helping to maximise learning opportunities for every student
• Assisting with planning, preparation, and classroom resources
• Contributing to assessments, target setting, and record keeping
• Supporting statutory reviews and contributing to important reports
• Working collaboratively with therapists and professionals to implement specialist approaches
• Observing and recording student progress to support development
• Acting as a positive role model at all times
• Supervising students during mealtimes and recreational activities
• Assisting with risk assessments and educational visits
• Taking part in ongoing training and professional development

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is:

• Qualified with GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to supporting children with diverse needs
• Professional, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Eager to learn, grow, and make a differences

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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