SEN Learning Support Assistant

Supply Desk; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant SEN Focus for a welcoming primary school in Brighton. The role involves providing high-quality support to children with Special Educational Needs, including enhancing their communication and emotional regulation skills. Candidates should have a strong interest in inclusive education and experience working with children. The school offers ongoing training, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

Benefits

Warm, inclusive school environment

Ongoing training in SEN best practices

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities to impact children's lives

Qualifications

• Strong interest in inclusive education and supporting children with SEN.
• Understanding of regulations and best practices in special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with EHCPs.
• Work closely with children needing help with communication and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with experienced staff to ensure effective support.

Skills

Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEN

Understanding of EHCPs and inclusive classroom practice

Confident using alternative communication tools

Nurturing, proactive attitude

Job description

Learning Support Assistant SEN Focus

Brighton

Full-Time Term-Time Only

£89.05 - £96.50 per day

Are you passionate about inclusive education and supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Supply Desk are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brighton that we are partnered with, and provide high-quality, tailored support to pupils with EHCPs.

You’ll work closely with children who need additional help with communication, emotional regulation, and access to learning using effective and structured routines, behaviour management techniques, and a nurturing approach to help them thrive.

You’ll collaborate with experienced staff and external professionals, ensuring every child receives the regulated support they need to flourish both academically and emotionally.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEN, including ASD, speech & language needs, or SEMH.
• A sound understanding of EHCPs, differentiation, and inclusive classroom practice.
• Confident using alternative communication tools and adapting teaching through scaffolding.
• A nurturing, proactive attitude and ability to work as part of a collaborative support team.

We Offer

• A warm, inclusive school environment rooted in positivity and progress.
• Ongoing training in SEN best practices and communication approaches.
• A supportive leadership team that values every member of staff.
• Opportunities to make a real impact in children's lives every single day.

Requirements

• References for the past 2 years.
• An Enhanced DBS Check on the update service (we can support you in applying for one).
• 6 months of previous experience working with children preferred.

If you believe in the power of inclusive education and are ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of something exceptional and rewarding!