School Support Worker in London)

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist secondary school in Chessington is seeking a dedicated School Support Worker to provide essential support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition. The role involves offering 1:1 assistance and collaborating with teachers and therapists to achieve educational goals. Candidates should have experience working with ASC and be committed to promoting student well-being. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive SEN leadership team

Ongoing training and professional development

Structured environment with behavior support systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students with ASC in a secondary setting.
• Confident in providing emotional and behavioral support.
• Strong ability to engage students in learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Assist with emotional regulation and communication strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists for tailored support.

Skills

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Strong communication skills

Ability to support students with challenging behavior

Patience and 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
• 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

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