About Newham College: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 enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our Supported and Inclusive Learning team. This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference every day by supporting learners with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities, helping them to access education, build independence, and thrive in our college community.This role is: Term Time only, Part-time (3 days per week), Fixed Term until 31st July 2025Key responsibilities;Work closely with teaching staff to provide high-quality, tailored support to learners.Support students in lessons, individually or in small groups, and provide feedback on progress.Assist with personal care, behaviour management, and mobility where required.Encourage social, emotional, and academic development both in and out of the classroom.Supervise learners during break times, lunchtimes, and on educational visits.Help create inclusive learning environments, including adapting resources and using assistive technology.Contribute to planning, safeguarding, and record-keeping in line with College policies.Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).IT skills sufficient to support learning.Experience of supporting learners with SEND.Emotional resilience and experience of managing behaviours that challenge.A flexible, caring, and proactive approach.Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults (training provided).Willingness and ability to support with personal care tasks.Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable AdultsIn line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line 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 InclusionThe 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 ProcessThe 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.The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College’s policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified 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** Closing Date: 1st October 2025 Interview Date: We will be interviewing as and when applicaitons are recieved.