Learning Support Assistants required for special needs schools across

Principal Education; Barking; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Full training and induction provided

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking hardworking and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in special needs schools and resourced provisions across Barking and Dagenham and the wider East London area.

As an LSA you will support children and young people with EHCPs, in 1:1 or small groups, in settings including autism, speech and language needs, and complex or severe learning difficulties alongside mainstream schools with resourced SEN units.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Patience, empathy, composure and diligence.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS with Update Service.
• Based in London or within a commutable distance.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with EHCPs 1:1 or in small groups.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and SENCOs to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to ongoing pupil progress and learning activities.
• Potential long-term roles leading to permanent positions.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEN

Patience and empathy

Flexibility and adaptability

Teamwork

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Principal Education is seeking hard working and enthusiastic educators to work as Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in special needs schools and resourced provision across Barking and Dagenham and the wider East London area.

These roles suit people who want to build a career in SEN properly, in settings where you stay with the same pupils long enough to see them progress.

The role:

As an LSA you will support children and young people with EHCPs, working either 1:1 or in small groups. Settings include specialist provision for autism, speech, language and communication needs, and complex and severe learning difficulties, alongside mainstream schools with resourced SEN units.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and SENCOs to create a safe and inclusive learning environment. These roles typically require full time availability (Monday to Friday). Immediate and October starts available, long term, many leading to permanent positions.

What you MUST demonstrate:

• Right to work in the UK
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs, or transferable experience with children and young people
• Patience, empathy, composure and diligence
• Flexibility and adaptability
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application
• Overseas police clearance if you have lived abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years
• Based in London or within a commutable distance

Pay and benefits:

• £105 to £130 per day, depending on experience and setting
• Paid weekly
• Potential higher rates for ongoing roles, aligned with school pay scales
• Full training and induction provided by the schools we work with
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and development