Primary Learning Support Assistant

About the 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.

About Cognita:

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’.

About the role:

Job title: Primary Learning Support Assistant (one to one)
Employment Type: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract, late August 2026 start
Location: Kensington Campus
Salary Range: £24,000-29,000pa

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.

Key Characteristics

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Who we are looking for:
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.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 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

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