SEN Learning Support Assistant — Inspire & Educate

Aspire People; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

January start 2027

Professional development opportunities

Support from recruitment consultant

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Staines. You will work with secondary-aged pupils with SEND, providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support to help them access learning.

The role involves supporting teachers, implementing individual learning plans, managing behaviour, and collaborating with SENCOs and other professionals to track progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties is advantageous.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support students with autism, ADHD, SEMH and other learning difficulties.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and participation in classroom activities.
• Help students develop their academic, social and emotional skills.
• Implement individual learning strategies and support plans.
• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to support student progress.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Staines. You will work with secondary-aged pupils with SEND, providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support to help them access learning.

The role involves supporting teachers, implementing individual learning plans, managing behaviour, and collaborating with SENCOs and other professionals to track progress.