Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Collège du Léman

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva. A member of the Nord Anglia family of over 89 schools worldwide.

We are looking for an energetic Learning Support Assistant to work with students who have additional educational needs.

Job details

• Location:
  
  Geneva, Switzerland
• Job
• Date: 14 Nov 2025
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level

A Learning Support Assistant (LSA) works directly with a student who presents barriers to learning in the classroom setting or has been identified with additional education needs (ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.). The LSA supports students to experience the benefits of being included in a mainstream system while receiving the extra attention they need.

• Support the student’s inclusion, participation, and progress in the mainstream classroom.
• Implement and monitor the student’s Individual Study Plan (ISP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt strategies, materials, and assessments.
• Encourage the student’s independence and provide targeted learning and behaviour support.
• Maintain regular progress notes, contribute to ISP/IEP reviews, and communicate professionally with families.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to CDL safeguarding policies and procedures.

LSAs have training and/or qualifications in education and additional learning needs, child development, psychology, counselling or a related field. They may be required to have further training or experience in areas such as literacy and numeracy difficulties, attention challenges, and autistic spectrum conditions. LSAs are required to remain open to professional development to ensure evidence‑based practice.

The Learning Support Assistant demonstrates a patient, supportive, encouraging attitude, maintaining clear and professional communication with students and colleagues. They work collaboratively as part of a team, remain open to constructive feedback, and show a genuine commitment to continuous professional development.

LSAs collaborate with the following individuals:

• The student
• The Learning Support Coordinator (SENCO)
• The parents or legal guardians of the student
• The homeroom teacher and teachers of courses in which the student has support
• The school counsellor (if necessary)
• The Head of student support services
• The school principals and division heads
• The boarding house staff

It is important that the post holder is aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students while developing effective working and caring relationships.

Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.

You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.