SEN Learning Support Assistant — Full-Time Impact

Term Time Teachers; Wealden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant

Professional development opportunities

Long-term and permanent career options

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Academics is seeking a compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, term-time role at a welcoming East Sussex SEN school. Start date is September 2026, with a supportive consultant and opportunities for professional development.

You will support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties, working with teachers to deliver engaging activities and provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience supporting children with SEN in a UK school.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEN including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Compassion

Job description

Academics is seeking a compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, term-time role at a welcoming East Sussex SEN school. Start date is September 2026, with a supportive consultant and opportunities for professional development.

You will support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties, working with teachers to deliver engaging activities and provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support.