Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lambeth seeks a Learning Support Assistant dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs. The role focuses on supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, with an emphasis on care and learning development. Candidates should possess experience in education or care settings. The position offers competitive pay and is based in Ilford, operating during school hours.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Term time only

Remote onboarding for registration

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of supporting children with learning care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis with learning development.
• Assist with personal care as needed.

Skills

Experience supporting young adults or children in education

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willingness to assist with personal care

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

SEND School – Based in Lambeth – Full‑time

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The school, based in Lambeth, caters for children and young adults from 5 to 18 years old with varied needs, such as PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs.

Your role will be to support the pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential. Experience working within a school‑based or care‑based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care.

Responsibilities

• Experience supporting young adults or children in education
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or willingness to apply for a new DBS
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1–6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Ilford
• Term time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School hours 8.30am‑3.45pm

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1–6 months

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide two professional references covering at least the last two years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face‑to‑face interview.

Timeplan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.