SEND Learning Support Assistant

Teach Now; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Teach Now in Barnet is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant to deliver targeted English and literacy support at a high-performing secondary school. You will help learners overcome learning barriers and become more confident, independent learners.

You will work closely with specialist dyslexia teachers, developing your understanding of dyslexia and practical approaches to literacy support, with a 1:30pm finish every Friday and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Strong English and literacy skills.
• Ability to adapt support to EHCP targets.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver targeted English and literacy interventions individually and in small groups.
• Adapt support to students learning needs and EHCP targets.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage participation, confidence and independence.
• Monitor progress and share feedback with teachers and the wider SEND team.
• Work alongside specialist dyslexia teachers to apply effective support strategies.

Conhecimentos

English literacy support

Interventions delivery

SEND experience

Descrição da vaga

SEND Learning Support Assistant (English Interventions) – Barnet

Pay: £93–£101.80 per day, dependent on qualifications and experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 5 October 2026

Benefit: 1:30pm finish every Friday

Help students find their confidence in English — and develop your specialist SEND skills along the way.

Teach Now is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant to deliver targeted English and literacy support at a high-performing secondary school in Barnet. Joining a setting with strong outcomes for students with additional needs, youll help young people overcome learning barriers and become more confident, independent learners.

Youll also work closely with specialist dyslexia teachers, developing your understanding of dyslexia and practical approaches to literacy support.

Your role

• Deliver targeted English and literacy interventions individually and in small groups.
• Adapt support to students learning needs and relevant Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage participation, confidence and independence.
• Monitor progress and share feedback with teachers and the wider SEND team.
• Work alongside specialist dyslexia teachers to apply effective support strategies.

Essential requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, with a sound understanding of additional learning needs.
• Strong English and literacy skills, with confidence delivering individual and small-group interventions.
• Ability to give clear examples of successfully engaging students, adapting support and building their confidence in learning.
• A patient, consistent approach and an interest in supporting students with dyslexia.
• Willingness to work in a Jewish faith school and respect its ethos, values and practices. Applicants of all faiths and none are welcome.
• Strong teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting students wellbeing.

Why apply?

Make a visible difference through focused interventions, build valuable secondary SEND experience and learn alongside specialist dyslexia teachers. With a long-term placement and a 1:30pm finish every Friday, this opportunity offers rewarding work and an appealing weekly routine.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance