Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

SENDhelp; Willesden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Training courses

Dedicated SEND consultant

Registration guidance

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

SENDhelp is recruiting for multiple Learning Support Assistant (SEN) roles at a primary school in Willesden. The positions require experience with SEN and offer full-time hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

These roles enable you to support pupils with diverse needs within a primary classroom, helping them access learning and participate in school life, with safeguarding at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience working directly with children with SEN, whether in a school, youth group, charity, holiday camp or another relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Helping pupils understand and engage with classroom activities.
• Supporting children’s communication, confidence and independence.
• Adapting your approach to suit different learning and support needs.
• Providing calm, patient encouragement throughout the school day.
• Working with teachers and the school’s SEN team to share observations and support pupils’ progress.
• Helping create a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Job description

Salary: GBP14.25 - GBP16 per hour

Primary school | Multiple roles available | Full time, 8:30am–3:30pm

SENDhelp is recruiting for multiple Learning Support Assistant (SEN) positions at a primary school in Willesden.

Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential, but it does not have to come from a school. If you have supported children with SEN through youth groups, charity work or holiday camps, we would welcome your application. Previous school experience is desirable.

These roles offer the opportunity to bring your experience into a primary classroom, helping children access learning, build confidence and take part in school life.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant (SEN), you will work alongside teaching staff to provide support that reflects each child’s individual needs. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping pupils understand and engage with classroom activities.

Supporting children’s communication, confidence and independence.

Adapting your approach to suit different learning and support needs.

Providing calm, patient encouragement throughout the school day.

Working with teachers and the school’s SEN team to share observations and support pupils’ progress.

Helping create a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

What we are looking for

Essential: Experience working directly with children with SEN, whether in a school, youth group, charity, holiday camp or another relevant setting.

Availability to work full time, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

A patient, reliable and adaptable approach.

Clear communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

A commitment to safeguarding and supporting children’s wellbeing.

Desirable: Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or in another school support role.

If you have relevant experience outside education and want to move into school support, make sure your CV explains the work you have done with children with SEN.

Why work with SENDhelp?

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE, with no umbrella company fees.

Access to over 400 free online training courses through our Training Suite.

A dedicated SEND consultant to support you throughout your placement.

Guidance with registration, compliance and finding suitable school opportunities.

As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.