SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing training and development

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is recruiting an SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a welcoming school in New Malden, South West London.

You will support pupils with SEN on a one-to-one and small-group basis, working with teachers and specialists to deliver accessible learning and promote positive development. The ideal candidate will have SEN experience, be patient and adaptable, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, compassionate and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Passionate about helping children overcome learning barriers.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Help implement individual learning plans and targeted interventions.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents to ensure support.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

New Malden, South West London
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school in the New Malden area. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning needs.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support students with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Help implement individual learning plans and targeted interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents to ensure pupils receive the support they need.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Is patient, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and supportive relationships with pupils.
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Holds an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £92.63 - £100 per day.
• Long-term opportunities within supportive educational settings.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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