SEN Learning Assistant for New River College Secondary

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New River College in Islington, London, is seeking a SEN Learning Assistant to join a committed team across college sites. This full-time role (35 hours weekly) is term-time only and permanent, with an immediate start. You will support pupils with SEMH, help raise reading, writing and numeracy, and require Level 2 English and Maths.

Flexibility to work across NRC sites and off-site settings is essential. A proactive, inclusive approach and safeguarding commitment are valued and essential for

Qualifications

• You must be flexible and educated to a Level 2 standard in English and Maths to help improve pupils’ reading, writing and numeracy.
• Experience engaging learners with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) is valued.
• Role supports pupils across multiple NRC sites, including off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH to improve reading, writing and numeracy.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver consistent provision across NRC sites.
• Assist with daily learning activities and behavioural support as required.

Skills

SEMH experience

Reading support

Numeracy support

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

About The Role

New River College is looking for a SEN Learning Assistant: Grade: Sc5/ Sp 12 – 15 + 1 SEN point

Job Details

Salary (pro-rata): £30,767.12 - £32,140.21 + £1,334.95

Full time (35 hours per week)

Term time only

Permanent

Immediate start

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated learning assistant who is looking for a new challenge and has a flexible approach, to join a committed team at New River College.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Assistant to work with a committed team of professionals across New River College. This role will contribute to developing the best possible provision and support for our pupils. You must be flexible and educated to a Level 2 (English and Maths) standard to help improve pupils’ reading, writing and numeracy.

We are looking for a learning assistant who relish a challenge, who have the ability to engage children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and who want to contribute to the lives of children and young people with drive and passion.

Many of our pupils are below national age-related literacy and numeracy levels when they arrive. Ability to engage children with SEMH is more important than the phase you are used to supporting.

New River College comprises of three pupil referral units in Islington (primary, secondary and medical), for pupils with social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH). We teach children and young people aged five to sixteen years old who have been permanently excluded or participate in our preventative programmes to address their behaviour, and children and young people with complex SEMH or medical needs. New River College is split across a number of sites so a willingness to work across all NRC sites and off site is essential.

Application deadline: 23:59 Wednesday 30 th Septemb er 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday 2 nd October 2026

Interviews will be held: Friday 9 th October 2026

For background information visit our website www.newrivercollege.co.uk or for an informal discussion about the posts please contact Manal Essa on 020 7504 0534 (option 2 ) or email [email protected]

New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. New River College is a diverse and inclusive school where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly welcome applications from those from a black or ethnic minority background. A search on publicly available information online will be made for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that for this post you will need to provide:

• Right to work in the UK (we regret to inform you that we are unable to sponsor visas)
• Evidence of at least Level 2 for English and Maths

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