SEN Learning Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant in West London to provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN. The role runs full-time during term-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, supporting students to meet academic goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong SEN understanding, excellent communication, patience, reliability, and a collaborative spirit to work with teachers. A relevant SEN degree or training is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of special educational needs (SEN).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Reliability and a commitment to supporting students progress.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and independently when required.
• A relevant degree and training in SEN are an advantage, as well as experience working with SEN students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Work proactively to help students meet their academic goals.
• Encourage and motivate students to actively engage in their learning.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teacher in general learning and student development.

Skills

SEN understanding

Communication skills

Patience

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Team collaboration

Degree in SEN

Education

Degree in SEN

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: West London

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £(Apply online only) per day

Veritas Education is partnering with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across West London to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to make a real difference supporting students with special educational needs and learning difficulties. These are full-time, term-time positions, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting students in an educational setting, particularly those with SEN or additional needs. A solid understanding of SEN and learning difficulties-gained through professional experience or academic study-is highly desirable.

Responsibilities of the SEN Learning Support Assistant

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Work proactively to help students meet their academic goals.
• Encourage and motivate students to actively engage in their learning.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teacher in general learning and student development.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A strong understanding of special educational needs (SEN).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Reliability and a commitment to supporting students progress.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and independently when required.
• A relevant degree and training in SEN are an advantage, as well as experience working with SEN students.

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 interview.
• Veritas 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