SEN Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary Pupil Referral Unit in Wandsworth. This full-time role requires commitment to support students with special educational needs as they face learning challenges. The position offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to make a meaningful impact, providing essential support in an inclusive environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates based on experience

Significant impact in a specialist educational setting

Supportive work environment with professional development

Access to free Team Teach training

Dedicated education recruitment consultant

GBP100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or EHCPs.
• Ability to support students with behavioral and emotional difficulties.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage behaviors of SEMH pupils aged 11-16.
• Support pupils with learning, therapy, and social activities.
• Assist with recording pupil progress and attending relevant meetings.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

Experience working in SEN or PRU settings

Job description

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wandsworth
Salary: GBP90 to GBP100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Setting: Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

GSL Education is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive secondary PRU in Wandsworth. This role is ideal for someone who has previous experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing behaviours in class associated with social and emotional mental health needs (SEMH) Pupils aged11-16 years old.
• Supporting pupils with learning, therapy and social activities
• Being flexible and open to adapting approach to support individual pupil needs where required
• Assisting with recording pupil progress alongside attending annual reviews, multi-agency meetings and parents evenings where required
• 8:30am - 4:00pm Full-time Monday to Fridays

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience supporting children with social and emotional difficulties (SEMH) or with EHCPs
• Experience working in secondary schools or alternative education is highly desirable but not essential

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an SEN or PRU setting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication, patience, and resilience.
• Ability to support students with behavioural and emotional difficulties.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting young people.

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates based on your experience
• An opportunity to make a significant impact in a specialist educational setting
• Supportive work environment with regular professional development
• Access to free Team Teach training
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant to support your career goals
• GBP100 referral bonus for successful recommendations

If you are a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant eager to work with students with Special Needs and moderate learning needs, we encourage you to apply! For more information or to register your interest in this role, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.