Learning Support Assistant (ALS) in City of London

About Us

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post‑16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team at Newham College London.

In this role, you will work alongside teaching and support staff to provide high‑quality, person‑centred support to learners with a range of learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities. Your focus will be on promoting independence, enabling access to learning, and ensuring full inclusion within the college community across various curriculum areas and campuses.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• 2 x Full‑Time Permanent Positions (Term Time Only)
• 2 x Full‑Time Fixed‑Term Positions (Term Time Only, until July 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group learning support within classrooms, workshops, and community‑based sessions under the direction of ALS Tutors and teaching staff.
• Use creative strategies to empower learners, promote independence, and encourage aspirational attitudes towards learning.
• Support learners with behaviour management, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Deliver personal care support where required, including toileting, mobility assistance, and medication administration in line with college policy.
• Assist with assessments, tests, and examinations under formal conditions.
• Record learner progress, support delivered, and contribute to reviews as directed by the ALS team.
• Supervise students during educational visits, break times, and transitions, ensuring safety and inclusion at all times.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support for learners with SEND.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Experience of supporting learners with SEND in an educational or care setting.
• Understanding of a range of learning difficulties, disabilities, or additional needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with resilience and professionalism.
• Willingness and capability to undertake personal care tasks, including the use of mobility equipment such as hoists.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with learners and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to promoting student welfare.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College’s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

Offer

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Interview Date: TBC