Primary Learning Support Assistant

About the School - Southbank International - Kensington:

Do you want to work in a very friendly, happy school in London? Southbank International School is London's leading IB world school. With over 70 nationalities, our campus educates 170 children from the ages of 3 –11.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

We have a wonderful culture of support and collaboration and very lovely students from all around the world. You'll have the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and the chance to support a lovely 9 year old boy who has additional needs.

We welcome applications from experienced support assistants. You need to care deeply about children and have a positive and professional mindset.

• Demonstrates integrity.
• Genuinely wants the best for children in terms of provision and outcomes.
• Can juggle competing priorities.
• Enjoys working collegially.
• Passionate about supporting children.
• Can be adaptable to changing priorities and working flexibly.
• Can demonstrate good initiative.
• Is an engaging communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Has a patient and empathetic nature, with the ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual needs.
• A proactive and flexible approach, demonstrating creativity in overcoming challenges.

• Encourage the student to interact with others and engage in activities in class or at play in line with the school expectations.
• Provide feedback to the student about their progress and achievement in collaboration with the teacher.
• Use strategies, in agreement with the teacher, to support students to make progress in each lesson.
• Supporting the teacher to create and maintain a purposeful, supportive learning environment.
• Monitor the student’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement or progress as directed by the teacher.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers and to the student’s parents on their progress.
• Encourage the continued dependence and self regulation already fostered by the school.
• Support the establishment of positive relationships with parents or educational support.

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You will be someone who genuinely wants the best for children and is motivated by helping them succeed. You bring patience, empathy and a proactive mindset, along with the ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs. You communicate clearly, work well as part of a team and remain calm under pressure. You’ll have experience supporting children with SEN—ideally in a school or primary setting—and feel confident working 1:1.

Above all, you are committed to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and contributing positively to school life.

• Competitive salary
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Tests
• Pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• School Fees Discount (conditions apply)
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Own device during employment
• Generous maternity/paternity conditions
• Exclusive third-party discount platform
• Ongoing professional development

Complete this application before the closing date:
Sunday 22nd March 2026.

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.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.