School Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a dedicated School Support Worker to join a secondary SEN school in Chessington starting in January. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition and assisting them in achieving their learning goals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping young people with additional needs, along with strong communication and resilience skills. The school offers ongoing training and a supportive environment to facilitate professional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive SEN leadership team

Structured environment with clear behaviour systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting older students with ASC, ideally within a secondary SEN setting.
• Confident, patient, and resilient.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ASC.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support plans.
• Work with class teachers and the SEN team to deliver tailored support.

Skills

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition

Strong communication skills

Ability to support students with challenging behaviour

Patience

Resilience

Job description

School Support Worker

Chessington
January Start|Full-Time

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient School Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Chessington from January. This is a highly rewarding role for someone passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and related social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The school supports students aged 11-19 and provides a structured, nurturing environment where consistency, positive relationships and clear boundaries are key. The successful candidate will have experience working with older students with ASC and will be confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour as part of their additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students with ASC
• Supporting students to access the curriculum, remain engaged in lessons and achieve individual learning goals
• Assisting with emotional regulation, communication strategies and behaviour support plans
• Working closely with class teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team to deliver tailored support
• Supporting students during transitions, break times and off-site activities where required

Qualifications

• Have proven experience supporting older students with ASC, ideally within a secondary SEN setting
• Be confident, patient and resilient
• Be physically able and comfortable supporting students who may require practical or behavioural support
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing at all times

Essential requirements

• Enhanced child and adult DBS (on the update service or willingness to obtain)
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs

The school offers

• A supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A structured environment with clear behaviour and support systems in place
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students' lives