SEN Learning Support Assistant

St Benedict’s School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a self-motivated and highly organised individual for a full-time, term-time-only role supporting SEND students. Responsibilities include assisting in class and managing departmental administration. The ideal candidate may be a recent graduate considering a career in education or an experienced Learning Support Assistant. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, with thorough background checks.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• Experience with SEND students is beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND students in class and small groups.
• Assist with general administration in the department.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organised person to support the Senior School teaching staff

Required January 2026

Full-time (Term Time Only) and Permanent

The role involves supporting SEND students in class, in small groups and individually, and also supporting the general administration and running of the department. This role would suit a recent graduate or school leaver considering a career in education or an experienced LSA.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon, Tuesday 04 November 2025

Interviews will take place w/c 10 November 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• child protection, discipline, health and safety
• promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.