Learning Support Assistant: SEND & Wellbeing Advocate

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s in London is seeking a committed teaching assistant to support young learners, including those with SEND. You will work with individuals and groups to help children reach learning and development goals, under supervision of teachers.

We value safeguarding, inclusive practice, and strong communication with staff, parents and external partners. A caring, patient approach and willingness to undertake relevant training are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children, including SEND.
• Experience supporting children's learning, development and individual educational needs.
• Ability to deliver individual and group support programmes to help children achieve their learning and developmental goals.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using own initiative.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, positive and professional when working under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider school team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, external agencies and other professionals.
• Basic IT skills, including using email and the internet.
• A caring, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including SEND support and moving and handling training where required.
• GCSE English and Maths (grades 9–4 or equivalent)

Skills

SEND experience

Support learning

Deliver learning programmes

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Flexible and dependable

Communication with parents/colleagues

Basic IT skills

Caring and nurturing

Willingness to training

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grades 9–4 or equivalent)

Job description

St Peter’s in London is seeking a committed teaching assistant to support young learners, including those with SEND. You will work with individuals and groups to help children reach learning and development goals, under supervision of teachers.

We value safeguarding, inclusive practice, and strong communication with staff, parents and external partners. A caring, patient approach and willingness to undertake relevant training are essential.