Learning Support Assistant
Academics
Estimated pay: £6.81-14.10 per hour
Barnet, Hertfordshire
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About Academics
Academics is an education jobs ceruitment agency.
Job description from Academics
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant | BarnetSupport. Guide. Empower.
We're seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Barnet. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in numeracy and a passion for helping students who need extra support to thrive.
Your Role:
Provide small group and one-to-one support for KS3 and KS4 students
Work within the inclusion unit to help students build confidence and key skills
Assist in mainstream SEN classrooms, supporting students with diverse needs
Promote positive behaviour and help students re-engage with learning
Work closely with teachers and support staff to create a nurturing environment
Why This School?
Excellent CPD and training opportunities to help you grow professionally
Well-being matters: access to an Employee Assistance Programme, gym, and regular staff events
Recognition through appreciation awards and long-service celebrations
A collaborative and welcoming team that values your contribution
Who You Are:
Experienced in supporting students with additional needs
Patient, flexible, and able to build strong relationships with students facing challenges
Passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential
Join a school where your support truly matters. If you're ready to inspire and uplift young learners, we'd love to hear from you!
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Academics pay teaching assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do teaching assistants at Academics get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Academics pay teaching assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do teaching assistants at Academics get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do teaching assistants at Academics recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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