Learning Support Assistant - Hornchurch

Randstad Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work at a SEN school near Hornchurch. The role involves providing one-to-one support to students with complex needs, collaborating with teachers, and implementing support plans. Ideal candidates will have experience with Special Educational Needs and excellent communication skills, as well as a commitment to fostering independence in students. Competitive daily rates between £90 and £110 are offered, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate of £90 - £110

Access to continuous professional development (CPD)

Market-leading 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience supporting children or young adults with complex SEN.
• A calm, resilient temperament and enthusiasm for working with vulnerable young people.
• Ability to build professional relationships with students.
• Excellent observational and communication skills.
• An active Enhanced Child DBS certificate on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored assistance, helping students manage sensory inputs.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to adapt materials for students.
• Implement individual support plans and behavioural strategies.
• Act as a positive role model guiding students in life skills.
• Maintain accurate records of student engagement and progress.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Are you a proactive and genuinely caring individual looking for a role where your support makes a profound difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you possess the compassion, resilience, and skills to help young people navigate complex learning difficulties and develop greater independence?

If you seek a fulfilling, stable, and challenging career opportunity, apply to join our team today!

The Role: Vital Presence Near Hornchurch

We are excited to recruit a resilient and compassionate SEN Learning Support Mentor / Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our successful partner SEN school located near Hornchurch.

This is a critical position focused on delivering essential one-to-one and small group intervention and support. You will be working with pupils who have a wide spectrum of complex needs, including Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), physical disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Your day-to-day commitment is fundamental to maintaining a secure, stimulating, and positive atmosphere for learning.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Provide crucial tailored assistance, helping students stay focused, manage sensory inputs, and effectively access their differentiated curriculum tasks.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher, specialist therapists, and other staff to prepare materials and adapt the physical environment to meet specific student needs.
• Implement prescribed individual support plans, including strategies for positive behaviour management, mobility assistance, and communication aids.
• Act as a reliable, positive role model, guiding students in developing key life skills, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of student engagement, learning milestones, and overall progress to inform ongoing assessment and planning.
• Provide support with personal care, hygiene, and feeding needs (if required by the student cohort), ensuring all tasks are handled with professionalism and utmost dignity.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience supporting children or young adults with complex SEN, ideally within a structured school or specialist setting, is non-negotiable.
• A naturally calm, exceptionally resilient, and adaptable temperament, paired with a clear enthusiasm for working with vulnerable young people.
• The capacity to quickly establish strong, professional, and positive relationships with students who may have communication barriers.
• Excellent teamwork, observational skills, and clear, effective communication abilities.
• An active Enhanced Child DBS certificate on the update service (or the willingness to apply immediately).

Benefits We Offer

• A competitive and stable daily rate of £90 - £110.
• The chance to work within a highly collaborative and caring specialist school near Hornchurch, which values staff development and welfare.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist training relevant to supporting complex needs.
• A deeply satisfying career that offers daily fulfilment by directly contributing to the confidence, independence, and success of young people.
• Our market-leading £300 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme.

How to Apply

If you are an adaptable and caring LSA/TA ready to make a lasting difference in a Hornchurch SEN school, please apply today with your up-to-date CV.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.