SEN Learning Support Assistant

SENDhelp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SENDhelp is recruiting an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Morden. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, which may include autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory needs and behaviour that may challenge.

You may work one-to-one with an individual pupil, support a small group or assist the wider classroom team. Applicants must have experience within a UK school and a calm, patient, reliable approach.

Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Confidence supporting primary-aged pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to travel reliably to Morden.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Experience within a UK school is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with relevant experience from another formal education, childcare, care or support setting may also be considered.
• Experience supporting autism, ADHD, non-verbal pupils, sensory needs or challenging behaviour would be particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN in lessons and structured activities
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping pupils with communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Using visual aids, sensory strategies and adapted resources
• Following EHCP targets and individual support plans
• Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff
• Supporting personal care where required
• Maintaining a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm, patient approach

Primary school experience

Job description

Salary: GBP14.24 - GBP16.5 per hour

Location: Morden
Pay: £14.24-£16.50 per hour, PAYE
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Setting: Primary school
Age range: Reception to Year 6

SENDhelp is recruiting an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Morden.

The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, which may include autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory needs and behaviour that may challenge.

You may work one-to-one with an individual pupil, support a small group or assist the wider classroom team.

Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with SEN in lessons and structured activities

Providing one-to-one and small-group support

Helping pupils with communication, emotional regulation and behaviour

Using visual aids, sensory strategies and adapted resources

Following EHCP targets and individual support plans

Encouraging confidence, independence and social development

Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff

Supporting personal care where required

Maintaining a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

Applicants must have:

Direct experience supporting children with special educational needs

Confidence supporting primary-aged pupils

A calm, patient and consistent approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

The ability to travel reliably to Morden

A clear commitment to safeguarding children

Experience within a UK school is strongly preferred. Candidates with relevant experience from another formal education, childcare, care or support setting may also be considered.

Experience supporting autism, ADHD, non-verbal pupils, sensory needs, challenging behaviour or personal care would be particularly valuable.

What SENDhelp offers

No umbrella-company deductions

A dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Interview preparation and ongoing support

Access to relevant training and professional development

Support with registration, compliance and onboarding

As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.