Learning Support Assistant - Croydon

Learning Support Assistant - Full-Time Primary School in CroydonContract: Temporary, January - July 2026Location: Croydon, Greater LondonStart Date: January 2026Are you passionate about supporting children''s learning and development? We''re now recruiting for an established and experienced Learning Support Assistant, interested to take on a, flexible temporary support role from January 2026. This is a reputable, three-form-entry primary school with a faith ethos. As an LSA, this can be a highly rewarding and varied role in a school. Your primary goal is to support children with additional needs or mild to moderate learning difficulties to reach their full potential. These roles are ideal for support staff with prior experience supporting in a primary school with good knowledge and skills supporting SEND on a mild-moderate basis.Day to day tasks of an LSA may include:Support individual students - often those with learning difficulties, disabilities, or behavioural challenges.Assist small groups with classwork or specific learning activities.Adapt materials or explain tasks in simpler terms.Encourage independence, confidence, and participation in class.Provide emotional and social support - being a friendly, consistent adult in their school life.Help with classroom management, such as keeping students on task or managing behaviour calmly.Support physical or sensory needs - for example, helping with mobility, feeding, or communication tools (like PECS or speech devices).Record ..... full job details .....