Job Description

Additional Learning Support Assistant

15.19 p/h as Sessional

About Us

ONLS is the London Borough of Newham adult education service providing learning to residents in the borough. Following the most recent inspection by Ofsted in March 2025 we continue to be a

'Good'

and high quality provider.


We pride ourselves on supporting the needs of our local communities with a firm focus on putting our learners at the heart of everything we do. We believe in lifelong learning and empowering people to reach their full potential.


We are seeking dynamic and flexible Additional Learning Support Assistants with a passion for lifelong learning to support the adult learning provision across the Borough of Newham

About the Job

You will assist and contribute to the educational development and pastoral support on programs of social inclusion for adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a range of formal and informal settings.


You will support the education and training of adults and share in the collective responsibility for the engagement of adults with special educational needs and disabilities attending ONLS Adult Education programmes, as directed by key specialist Tutors.


You will be expected to support access arrangements in an examination setting for those with SEND, as well as deliver workshops and training for students where need be.

About You

A relevant qualification in SEND and / or qualified by experience.


Sufficient knowledge of relevant computer applications in order to teach skills on a basic level.


Skills/experience of working with adults with special educational needs and disabilities, together with an understanding of the unique problems faced by this client group.


Willingness to undertake training related to the job as and when required. You may be required to work in the evening.


Skills/experience in devising individual training plans and recording student's progress in line with regular reviews.


Ability to develop training materials including handouts in a clear and understandable manner.


For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Maysie Brown, Inclusive Learning Manager, by email at Maysie.Brown@newham.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25th July 2025, we will recruit on a rolling basis, up until the closing date, we reserve the right to close the recruitment earlier once we have filled our vacant tutor positions. Applications must include a CV and supporting statement.

Please view JD here

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us.


The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .



*About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.*