SEN Learning Support Assistant - Part time (Term time only)

Clarus Education; London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in London seeks a part-time SEN Learning Support Assistant to enhance the learning experience of pupils with special educational needs. This role involves supporting individual learning and facilitating targeted strategies to aid students with Autism and ADHD, ensuring a nurturing educational environment. The position offers a one-year contract, primarily during term times, and requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar or related role is ideal.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum at Key Stage 2 is beneficial.
• Enhanced disclosure via the DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pupil's learning in class using targeted strategies.
• Support pupil with organizational skills.
• Run small literacy and numeracy support groups.

Skills

Understanding of learning needs of pupils with Autism

Experience supporting pupils with ASD/ADHD

Ability to develop and adapt learning materials

Liaising effectively with teachers, parents, and pupils

Positive attitude to behaviour management

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SEN Learning Support Assistant - Part time (Term time only), London

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Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Part time (Term times only)

8:30am – 1:15pm

Wandsworth

September start

1 year contract

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant

to join our dynamic SEND Department in our outstanding school.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support to one of our pupils and enable

them to access learning across the curriculum, using personalised approaches both with 1:1

and group learning activities.

The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience in a similar, or related, role. You

will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. You will

work in partnership with class teachers and the SENDCO, to support learning in line with codes

of practice, school policies and procedures.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitating pupil’s learning in class using targeted strategies
• Support the pupil out of class as required
• Provide support with organisational skills
• Follow the advice and recommendations of professionals such as Occupational therapist and Educational Psychologists
• Support the pupil developing social communication skills, through targeted activities
• Running small literacy and numeracy support groups
• Planning and preparing materials and resources
• Planning and preparing, in conjunction with the SENDCo, a range of structured learning activities
• Undertaking some supervisory duties i.e., gate duty, playground and lunchtime duties

Person Specification:

• A good understanding of the learning needs of pupils with Autism and ADHD
• Experience of supporting pupils with ASD/ADHD
• Ability to cater for the individual learning needs of pupils with additional needs and develop and adapt learning materials accordingly
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum especially at Key Stage 2
• The ability to liaise effectively with teachers, parents and pupils
• Enhanced disclosure via the DBS
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain suitable relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Positive attitude to behaviour management

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.