SEND Learning Support Assistant

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to work within Greenwich schools and specialist settings. You will support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, providing a calm, supportive learning environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, collaboration with teachers and SEN staff, and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills. Immediate start and ongoing opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Reliable, adaptable and confident working as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with learning and engagement in class.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Assist with individual education and behaviour plans.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Provide a calm, positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour when required.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Greenwich

Location: Greenwich
Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: Remedy
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a patient, enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Remedy is currently recruiting SEND Learning Support Assistants to work within schools and specialist education settings across Greenwich and the surrounding areas.

The Role

As a SEND LSA, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, which may include Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, social and emotional needs, and physical disabilities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with their learning and engagement in the classroom
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting individual education and behaviour plans
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Providing a calm, positive and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour where required

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Are patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Are reliable, adaptable and confident working as part of a team
• Have strong communication skills
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Experience within a school or SEND setting is desirable, although candidates with relevant experience from care, youth work, support work or other child-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Remedy. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references.

Remedy is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Remedy is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.