Cognita and Alleyn’s Schools Group Partnership - Alleyn's Hampstead Nursery & Junior School
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 20 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.
As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead have become Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned in September 2025, welcoming pupils aged 3–11. Alleyn’s Hampstead followed in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term) to join our fantastic team.
About the Role
As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a pupil with additional needs, helping to promote their learning, development, independence, inclusion and overall wellbeing. Working closely with the SENCo, class teachers, parents and external specialists, you will help plan and deliver personalised interventions, adapt learning activities and implement strategies that enable the pupil to access the curriculum and fully participate in school life. You will support the pupil's communication, social and emotional development, encourage positive behaviour and relationships, and help build their confidence and independence. The role also involves monitoring and recording progress, contributing to assessments and planning, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and working collaboratively with the wider school community to ensure the pupil receives the highest level of support.
This is a fixed term contract, working 30 hours per week, 8.30am to 3:00pm (0.8FTE).
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will have experience working within a school environment and supporting children with a range of additional needs, including communication, social, emotional, physical and sensory needs. You will have a good understanding of child development, inclusive practice and safeguarding, along with strong communication and behaviour management skills. A qualification in Childcare and/or Education is desirable, as is the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. Above all, you will demonstrate a positive attitude, high levels of professional conduct, and a genuine commitment to promoting the wellbeing, safety and successful inclusion of every child.
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Ongoing professional development
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
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Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term) employer: Cognita
At Glenesk Pre-Prep and Nursery School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where both children and staff can thrive. As part of the Cognita family, you will benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing professional development, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions. With unique perks such as free lunches during term time and school fee discounts, joining our team means being part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in early childhood education.
