Learning Support Assistant (Fixed term)

Salary: JE3 SCP 6 - 10 £25,339 - £26,907 per annum (Pro-rata'd to Term Time Only)

You are an excellent leader; we are a top performing Trust. Together, we can create truly exceptional schools.

About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join us from as soon as possible. You will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programs. To enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About Us

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

At City of London Academy, Southwark, we offer high-quality education in a vibrant, innovative learning environment, where students and staff feel valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive community.

High-achieving and oversubscribed, City of London Academy is renowned for being more than just a school; we are dedicated to nurturing every student's holistic development.

City of London Academy Southwark is based in the heart of an evolving community in Bermondsey and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

About you

We are seeking a LSA to join us from as soon as possible. We are seeking a candidate who has experience of working with or caring for children of secondary school age and who has basic understanding of child development and learning with good numeracy and literacy skills.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal.

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact hr@cityacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 13:30pm on Monday 7th July 2025. Please note we will look to begin the shortlisting and review applications as they come in.

Interview date is to be confirmed.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.

We are seeking a LSA to join us from as soon as possible. We are seeking a candidate who has experience of working with or caring for children of secondary school age and who has basic understanding of child development and learning with good numeracy and literacy skills.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal.

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

At City of London Academy, Southwark, we offer high-quality education in a vibrant, innovative learning environment, where students and staff feel valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive community.

High-achieving and oversubscribed, City of London Academy is renowned for being more than just a school; we are dedicated to nurturing every student's holistic development.

City of London Academy Southwark is based in the heart of an evolving community in Bermondsey and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

Salary: JE3 SCP 6 - 10 £25,339 - £26,907 per annum (Pro-rata'd to Term Time Only)

You are an excellent leader; we are a top performing Trust. Together, we can create truly exceptional schools.