SEND Learning Support Assistant

Philosophy Education; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Central London is looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a Key Stage 1 pupil with medical needs, including PEG feeding. The role requires strong communication, compassion, and professionalism to foster a supportive environment for the child. Join a vibrant school community that prioritizes inclusive learning and personal development.

Qualifications

• Confident and trained in PEG feeding with a strong understanding of hygiene and safety procedures.
• Patient, nurturing, and empathetic with a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a child in Key Stage 1.
• Manage PEG feeding and ensure hygiene and safety.
• Collaborate with parents and teaching colleagues on child's support.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

• SEND Learning Support Assistant
• (PEG Feeding)
• Key Stage 1
• Full-Time
• Central London

Primary School

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Central London is seeking an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a child in Key Stage 1 with medical needs.

The Role

This full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant position involves supporting a pupil within Key stage 1 who requires assistance to access all areas of the curriculum. The child is PEG-fed, and the successful candidate must be trained and confident in managing PEG feeding, including maintaining hygiene and ensuring the feeding line remains clean and secure.

In addition to learning support, you will work closely with the child’s parents, who are present in the school during part of the day. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, collaborative approach are essential.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Confident and trained in PEG feeding, with a strong understanding of hygiene and safety procedures
• Patient, nurturing, and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Able to build strong, professional relationships with both children and parents
• Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to support learning across the full curriculum
• A clear communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external professionals

The School

This vibrant and forward-thinking primary school is located in central London offers a unique and inspiring learning environment where children thrive both academically and personally. Led by an experienced management team, staff are passionate, well-qualified, and committed to nurturing each child’s potential. The school benefits from close links with world-class institutions and organisations including a specialist deaf school, leading arts and science centres, and global companies.

If you are an SEND Learning Support Assistant with Peg Feeding experience, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.