SEN Learning Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting for a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Southwest London to support students with special educational needs. The role is full-time, term-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.

You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support, adapt to individual learning needs, encourage positive engagement and work closely with teachers to help students progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students with SEN or additional needs.
• Good understanding of SEN and learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, reliable and committed to supporting student progress.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Adapt support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Encourage students to engage positively with their learning.
• Support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and wider school staff to support individual student needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Child support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

SEN training

Education support qualifications

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Southwest London

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £(Apply online only) per day

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Southwest London

We are partnering with SEN schools across Southwest London to recruit dedicated and experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants to support students with special educational needs and learning difficulties. These are full-time, term-time positions, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs, ideally within an educational or specialist setting. You will provide tailored support to help students engage with learning, develop their confidence and make meaningful progress.

Responsibilities for SEN Learning Support Assistant

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.


• Adapt support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.


• Encourage students to engage positively with their learning.


• Support students' academic, social and emotional development.


• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.


• Work closely with teachers and wider school staff to support individual student needs.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience supporting students with SEN or additional needs.


• Good understanding of SEN and learning difficulties.


• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Resilient, reliable and committed to supporting student progress.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.


• Relevant qualifications, SEN training or experience within a specialist setting is highly desirable.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community