Learning Support Practitioner

Job Title: Learning Support Practitioner
Location: Westminster, NW8, London
Start Date: 15 July 2026
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £101–£125 per day

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Are you an experienced Learning Support Practitioner looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people? Do you have previous PRU experience and the resilience, confidence, and compassion needed to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to join a specialist alternative provision in Westminster. The school supports children and young people aged 5–16 who are at risk of permanent exclusion or require additional behavioural and emotional support to successfully re-engage with education.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled Learning Support Practitioner who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support behaviour management using calm and consistent strategies
• Assist pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Deliver targeted interventions to support learning, engagement, and personal development
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and independence

Requirements
• Essential: Previous PRU experience
• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Calm, resilient, and confident approach in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, support work, or similar settings is highly desirable

What We Offer
• Competitive daily rate of £101–£125 per day
• Full-time temporary position with long-term potential
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff
• Valuable specialist SEN and SEMH experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young peoples lives

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.