SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Wandsworth. Your role will involve helping students overcome learning barriers, implementing behaviour management strategies, and providing compassionate support for children with social and emotional needs. Candidates should have experience in SEN settings and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Significant impact in specialist education

Supportive work environment

Free Team Teach training

Dedicated education recruitment consultant

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with social and emotional difficulties (SEMH).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to support students with behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Managing behaviours in class associated with SEMH for pupils aged 11-16.
• Supporting pupils with learning, therapy and social activities.
• Assisting with recording pupil progress and attending reviews.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Compassionate support

Education

Experience working in SEN settings

Job description

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Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wandsworth
Salary: £90 to £100 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
• £100 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.