Learning Support Assistant for Alternative Provision Unit
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8AT6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,436.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (FTE) APTEC Grade 3 & 4 Scale 5 – 10 depending on experience - pro rota for term time only is £21,993 to £23,618 per annum
Learning Support Assistant for Alternative Provision Unit job summary
PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is “Success for Everyone”, and we are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Alternative Provision Unit and help us deliver this vision across our schools.
We currently have three schools within our Trust:
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ school
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon for success and progress
- Bannockburn Primary School - a large, successful primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023
We also have a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form provision.
At PolyMAT, we pride ourselves on a culture of high standards, underpinned by our values of Care and Unity. We believe in strong professional relationships and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. We provide a rewarding environment where both students and staff feel valued and supported.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is looking for a reliable and committed Learning Support Assistant to work within our Alternative Provision Unit. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students who face barriers to learning, particularly those with behavioural or attendance challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan and lead small group lessons and interventions, and support other staff during lessons, workshops and interventions
- Accompany staff and students on offsite provisions, educational visits, and reward trips
- Work one-to-one with referred students, including FAP students and those at risk of exclusion
- Provide targeted support to disaffected Year 11 students in preparation for their GCSEs, ensuring they remain engaged and connected to the school community
Person Specification
- Highly organised with strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Previous experience is not essential, but confidence, empathy, and excellent interpersonal skills are key
- Ability to build positive relationships and motivate students
What We Offer:
As a member of PolyMAT staff, you will benefit from:
- Opportunities for career progression
- Access to apprenticeship training
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Collaboration with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance program
- Season ticket loans
- Excellent catering facilities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Secure on-site parking
- Free daily coffee for staff
Become part of our dedicated team and help us achieve ‘Success for Everyone’!
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
In accordance with KCSIE 2025 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.
PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 December. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
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