Learning Support Assistant
Secondary School Learning Support Assistant – Watford
Location: Watford area
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time
Salary: £85 – £110 per day
Supply Desk is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in the Watford area. This is an excellent opportunity to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full academic potential.
Working as part of a supportive pastoral and teaching team, the successful candidate will provide valuable assistance both inside and outside the classroom. You will play a key role in promoting student engagement, encouraging positive learning behaviours, and supporting the overall wellbeing of young people within the school community.
This role would be ideal for an experienced Learning Support Assistant, a graduate looking to gain school-based experience, or an individual with relevant transferable skills who is passionate about supporting secondary-aged students.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide effective classroom support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning, progress, and engagement
• Assist teaching staff in the preparation and delivery of lessons
• Support students with additional learning needs, adapting approaches where necessary
• Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learners
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm and productive learning environment
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing and participation in wider school life
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, mentoring, or support-based setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting young people
• The ability to build positive relationships and engage students effectively
• A genuine interest in education and student development
• An understanding of safeguarding practices and responsibilities (desirable)
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme
Apply Now:
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support young people and gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today to apply for this Secondary School Learning Support Assistant position in Watford.
We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.