Group Support Assistant x2

London Borough of Redbridge; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Redbridge is looking for two Group Support Assistants for their Early Years SEND Support Service. You will provide educational support and advice to children with additional needs in Children's Centres. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable.
• Ability to work inclusively with families.
• Strong communication skills with both children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and educational support for young children attending Children's Centres.
• Assist in making universal groups inclusive.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals in the Early Years SEND Support Service.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Join to apply for the Group Support Assistant x2 role at London Borough of Redbridge

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Group Support Assistant x2 role at London Borough of Redbridge

12 Months Fixed-Term contract

Redbridge is an ambitious diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Early Years SEND Support Service (EYSENDSS). This service includes Pre-School Home Visitors, Area SENCOs, Specialist Advisory Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants. The service provides specialist assessment, advice and support for children aged 0 to 5 years with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities across all early years settings, including schools.

12 Months Fixed-Term contract

Redbridge is an ambitious diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Early Years SEND Support Service (EYSENDSS). This service includes Pre-School Home Visitors, Area SENCOs, Specialist Advisory Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants. The service provides specialist assessment, advice and support for children aged 0 to 5 years with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities across all early years settings, including schools.

The service support families to help meet their child's full potential and settings to deliver their statutory duties, playing a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of provision and outcomes for young children.

As a Group Support Assistant, you will be working with children and families primarily in Children's Centres across the Borough. You will be providing advice and educational support for young children who attend local groups with a variety of additional needs.

You will be tasked with making universal groups as inclusive as possible. You will be responsible to the Children's Centre managers.

Candidates are invited to contact Jenni Braysher, Head of the Early Years SEND Support Service at

Interviews will take place on week commencing 16th June 2025.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

12 Months Fixed-Term contract

Redbridge is an ambitious diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Early Years SEND Support Service (EYSENDSS). This service includes Pre-School Home Visitors, Area SENCOs, Specialist Advisory Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants. The service provides specialist assessment, advice and support for children aged 0 to 5 years with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities across all early years settings, including schools.

The service support families to help meet their child's full potential and settings to deliver their statutory duties, playing a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of provision and outcomes for young children.

As a Group Support Assistant, you will be working with children and families primarily in Children's Centres across the Borough. You will be providing advice and educational support for young children who attend local groups with a variety of additional needs.

You will be tasked with making universal groups as inclusive as possible. You will be responsible to the Children's Centre managers.

Candidates are invited to contact Jenni Braysher, Head of the Early Years SEND Support Service at

Interviews will take place on week commencing 16th June 2025.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at London Borough of Redbridge by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Group Assistant” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Receptionist - Mews House Mayfair, Central London

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom £33,000.00-£33,000.00 10 hours ago

Assistant, Creative Department (WME Fashion)

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£55,000.00 9 hours ago

Assistant, Creative Department (WME Fashion)

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Receptionist - Little House Balham, South London

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 10 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.