SEND Learning Support Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive daily rates

Online clearance process

Long-term or permanent opportunities

Online training access

Experience in all-through SEND

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking passionate SEND Learning Support Assistants to join outstanding specialist schools across Harrow and Brent. You will support pupils with PMLD, ASD and complex needs, including learning and personal care, in all-through SEND settings.

You will work with teachers and therapists in a supportive, inclusive environment and have opportunities for professional development and progression. Competitive daily rates apply, with a straightforward online clearance process.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with PMLD, ASD, or complex needs.
• Experience in education, care, support or health settings with children or adults.
• Ability to support learning, communication, personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Patient, compassionate, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to learning plans.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups across classroom and school.
• Assist pupils with learning, communication, social development and independence.
• Provide support with personal care and mobility where needed.
• Supervise pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Support during lessons, breaks and school activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEND support team.
• Assist with lesson prep and personalised learning programmes.
• Follow individual pupil support plans and contribute to development.
• Create nurturing, structured and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

SEND support

PMLD/ASD experience

Education setting experience

Personal care

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safe learning environment

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Harrow & Brent

All-Through SEND School PMLD ASD Complex Needs

Full-Time

Daily Rate: £109-£114

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking passionate and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants to join outstanding specialist schools across Harrow and Brent, London. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and hands‑on individuals to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs and a range of additional SEND needs.

These are all-through SEND settings, supporting pupils across different age groups and stages of education. The schools provide a highly supportive and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, emotionally and personally.

Candidates should be confident supporting pupils with both their learning and personal care needs, while working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to help each pupil achieve their individual goals.

If you are passionate about working with children and young people with SEND and want to make a genuine difference in their lives, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within specialist education.

To be successful for this role, you must:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Have knowledge or experience supporting pupils with PMLD, ASD, complex needs or other additional needs.
• Have experience working within an education, care, support or health setting, with children or adults.
• Be confident supporting pupils with their learning, communication, personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Be patient, compassionate, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Be willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to individual learning and development plans.
• Have a strong commitment to creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups across the classroom and wider school environment.
• Supporting pupils with PMLD, ASD, complex needs and a range of SEND requirements.
• Assisting pupils with their learning, communication, social development and independence.
• Providing support with personal care and mobility needs, where required.
• Supervising pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, break times, lunchtimes and school activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Working closely with teachers and other members of the SEND support team.
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom activities and personalised learning programmes.
• Following individual pupil support plans and contributing to their wider development.
• Creating a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

When working with Empowering Learning Ltd, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with extensive experience who will support you throughout your assignment.
• Competitive daily rates based on your experience and suitability for the role.
• A quick and straightforward clearance process, with most steps completed online.
• The opportunity to secure a long‑term or permanent position within a specialist SEND school.
• Access to complimentary online training to support your professional development.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience working within specialist all-through SEND settings across Harrow and Brent.

We do not accept sponsorship.

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.