SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Ealing

Apex Educ8; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Weekly pay

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Apex Educ8 is seeking a caring SEN Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist school in Ealing, West London. You will provide tailored support to students aged 4-19 with autism and an associated learning difficulty, helping them engage in activities and develop confidence throughout the day.

Join a team dedicated to creating a safe, structured environment that fosters independence, communication and social skills while following individual learning plans and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• Understanding of autism and the support students with additional learning needs may require.
• Patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students with autism and associated learning difficulties.
• Support students with classroom activities, communication and engagement in learning.
• Follow individual learning plans and guidance from teaching staff.
• Help maintain a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and social skills.
• Support positive behaviour and follow the school's safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other support staff about students' needs and progress.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Ealing

Location: Ealing, West London

Pay: From £105 per day, depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP, subject to compliance checks

Job Type: Temporary / Supply

About the Role

Apex Educ8 is looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in a specialist SEN school in Ealing.

The school supports students aged 4-19 with autism and an associated learning difficulty. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs and helping them develop their confidence, independence and learning skills.

You’ll work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support, helping students engage with classroom activities and feel safe, supported and encouraged throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students with autism and associated learning difficulties.
• Support students with classroom activities, communication and engagement in learning.
• Follow individual learning plans and guidance from teaching staff.
• Help maintain a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and social skills.
• Support positive behaviour and follow the school's safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other support staff about students' needs and progress.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• An understanding of autism and the support students with additional learning needs may require.
• Patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive attitude.
• Willingness to complete the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks.

What to Expect from Apex Educ8

• Daily pay from £105, depending on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• The opportunity to support students in a specialist SEN school.
• Support from our recruitment team throughout the registration process.

All placements are subject to satisfactory completion of the required compliance checks