SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teach Now; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant for a Brent-based inner London school. You will assist pupils with additional learning needs, working with teachers to make lessons accessible and inclusive.

In-class, one-to-one and small-group support will be provided, along with resource preparation and building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues. This fixed-term, full-time role starts 18 November 2026 and requires Enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education or a support setting.
• Confidence communicating with pupils and teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, helping them access the curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Help teachers prepare classroom activities and learning resources.
• Support pupils social, emotional and academic development.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication with pupils and staff

Job description

Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 18/11/2026

Location: Brent, London, UK

Salary: 100 - 101.8

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant role where your support helps young people grow in confidence? At this Inner London school, you will work with teachers to make lessons accessible for pupils with additional learning needs. A supportive team will help you settle in and contribute to an inclusive classroom.

As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will offer in-class, one-to-one and small-group support, encouraging engagement and independence. You will also help prepare resources and build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues. If you enjoy seeing steady progress, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience working with children or young people in education or a support setting
• Confidence communicating with pupils and teaching staff

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, helping them access the curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils learning needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Help teachers prepare classroom activities and learning resources
• Support pupils social, emotional and academic development
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment

Our client can offer you:

• A supportive team to work alongside
• Valuable secondary school experience in a SEN Learning Support Assistant role
• Opportunities to develop skills in SEND support
• A varied mix of classroom, one-to-one and small-group work
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils learning and wellbeing

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.