Learning Support Assistant
Job description
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Learning Support Assistant
Wandsworth
£109 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full time, long-term temporary
Long Term Futures are seeking a resilient and proactive Learning Support Assistant to work on a full time long term temporary basis. The role itself is based in Wandsworth and would be helping students with the curriculum and 1:1 support where needed. Flexibility will be required and a willingness to work with both KS1 and KS2.
You will be working with children who require additional support whether it be in the classroom or SEN provision.
About the Role:
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and SLT your duties will include:
* Teaching Assistants support the class teacher with the running of the class
* Providing targeted interventions to students with ASD and other related SEN needs
* Supporting students from Year 1-6 in their curriculum
* 1:1 support and small group based work
* Ensuring the pupils are safe and secure at all times
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous
* A creative approach to learning and the flexibility to adapt activities and strategies to meet the diverse needs of children
* Strong behaviour management and the ability to build rapport with students across all year groups
* Reliable and committed to a long-term placement
* Proven experience delivering targeting interventions
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
* Long-term placements offering stability and development
* Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
* Free CPD including Behaviour Management and SEMH support training
* A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance
Next Steps
Apply today with your CV to arrange a trial day. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by David at Long Term Futures. If you are not contacted within 5 working days please assume your application was not shortlisted.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Lead your CV with a Personal Statement that explicitly names KS1/KS2 and SEN/ASD experience, as the advert lists these as core requirements in the role overview.
📊 Quantify your SEN impact where possible: e.g. 'Delivered 1:1 ASD interventions for 4 pupils across Years 1–3, contributing to measurable progress in literacy targets'.
🎯 Highlight any formal Teaching Assistant qualification or CPD certificates (especially behaviour management or SEMH training) in a dedicated Qualifications section, as the advert flags these as advantageous.
🔒 Include a clear line confirming your enhanced DBS status and safeguarding training, as Long Term Futures states safer recruitment checks are mandatory for all applicants.
🤝 Demonstrate long-term commitment in your work history — the advert specifically seeks candidates 'reliable and committed to a long-term placement', so avoid listing very short-term roles without context.
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- •Delivered daily 1:1 ASD interventions for 5 pupils across Years 2–4, supporting progress against EHCP literacy and communication targets over a 6-month placement.
- •Facilitated small group phonics interventions for 8 KS1 pupils identified with SEN needs, contributing to a 20% improvement in reading assessment scores by end of term.
- •Supported class teacher and SENCo across a 30-pupil Year 3 classroom, managing behaviour using de-escalation strategies that reduced recorded incidents by 35% over one term.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Long Term Futures' Learning Support Assistant position in Wandsworth aligns directly with my hands-on experience in SEN provision and ASD-focused targeted interventions across KS1 and KS2. The emphasis on 1:1 support and small group work reflects the approach I have consistently applied to help pupils make measurable progress within the curriculum.
My background in supporting children with additional needs — including those with ASD and SEMH requirements — has equipped me with practical behaviour management strategies and the flexibility to adapt activities to meet diverse learning profiles. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have completed safeguarding training in line with current safer recruitment standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt a classroom activity to meet the needs of a pupil with ASD who is struggling to engage?
- ›What targeted intervention strategies have you used to support KS1 pupils with literacy difficulties?
- ›How do you liaise with a SENCo to ensure a pupil's EHCP targets are being met during lessons?
- ›Describe your approach to behaviour management for a Year 2 pupil displaying challenging behaviour in a group setting.
- ›What SEMH strategies have you applied to support a pupil experiencing emotional dysregulation during the school day?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach mid-lesson to support a pupil who was not responding as expected.
- ›Describe a situation where you worked closely with a class teacher and SENCo to improve outcomes for a child with additional needs.
- ›Give an example of when you had to manage a safeguarding concern — what steps did you take?
- ›Tell me about a time you built a strong rapport with a pupil who was initially resistant to support.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to balance supporting multiple pupils with different SEN needs simultaneously.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach mid-lesson to support a pupil who was not responding as expected.
Describe a situation where you worked closely with a class teacher and SENCo to improve outcomes for a child with additional needs.