Learning Support Assistant - SEN

London Borough of Havering; Havering-Atte-Bower, Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

London Borough of Havering is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs at Havering schools. The role demands professionalism, organisation and a proactive approach to development.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of SEN policy, patience, and experience with complex needs including ASD and social-emotional challenges. This is a part-time, term-time post with pro-rata salary consideration.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of SEN policy and approach.
• Patience and understanding of significant and complex learning needs.
• Experience of working with a range of children with complex needs including ASD and social/emotional needs.
• Professional, organised and hardworking with creative talent.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with children who have special educational needs.
• You will be professional, organised, hardworking, skilled, creative and genuinely looking to develop your talent.
• You will have a good knowledge of SEN policy and approach.
• You will have patience and demonstrate an understanding of significant and complex learning needs.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Behaviour support

Job description

White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex RM7 8JB

Tel: [phone]

SEN Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Staff)

Hours: 26 hours 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, term time

Grade:Grade 1/2 points 3-5

Salary: £29,562 - £30,408 full time equivalent p.a. (Actual salary will be pro-rata)

Required:ASAP

We are looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with children who have special educational needs.

You will be professional, organised, hardworking, skilled, creative and genuinely looking to develop your talent.

You will have a good knowledge of SEN policy and approach. You will have patience and demonstrate an understanding of significant and complex learning needs. You will have experience of working with a range of children with complex needs including ASD and children with social and emotional needs.

We can offer an ambitious, successful, vibrant place to work, with great staff, children and wonderful surroundings.

However, do not take my word for it – look at our website www.crownfieldinfantschool.org

Closing Date: Friday 16 th October 2026

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.