Job Advert: Male Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Secondary SEN school
Location: Croydon, London
Start Date: September 2025 start
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a strong, resilient, and compassionate professional with a background in youth work, gang intervention, or alternative provisions? Do you have the skills to inspire and support young people with challenging behaviour? We are seeking a Male Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work 1:1 with a male student in Secondary SEN school.

The Role:
As a Male LSA, you will play a vital role in supporting a male student who has experienced gang culture and presents challenging behaviour. Your role will focus on building trust, offering guidance, and implementing strategies to engage the student positively in their education. You will work closely with the school's staff to support the student's academic, emotional, and social development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a male student, ensuring their needs are met both academically and emotionally.
• Utilise de-escalation techniques and strategies to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Act as a role model and mentor, fostering a sense of trust and stability.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to create a supportive learning environment.
• Implement behaviour management plans and strategies tailored to the individual's needs.
• Support the student in developing positive coping mechanisms and decision-making skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with young people involved in gang culture or at risk of exclusion.
• A background in youth work, mentoring, or similar roles.
• Experience working within a PRU, alternative provision, or challenging educational setting.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting young people.
• The ability to build meaningful and trusting relationships with vulnerable students.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person.
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role within a dynamic and dedicated team in Croydon.

If you are passionate about mentoring and supporting vulnerable young people and have the experience required to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you!

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Interviews will be conducted in December, with the role commencing in September 2025 start.