SEND Learning Support Assistant – Autism & KS3-5 (Brent)

Envision Education; Wembley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a specialist secondary school in Brent, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with SEND, including autism.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist teachers across KS3-KS5, and help pupils develop learning, social, emotional and independence skills in a safe, inclusive environment.

This role offers a rewarding pathway with safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities to impact pupil development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism (ASD) is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; patient and proactive.
• Ability to work in a team and use initiative.
• Genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional and personal development.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage engagement.
• Adapt support to EHCP targets and individual learning needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence skills.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to ensure consistent pupil support.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding and inclusion

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications

Job description

Envision Education is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a specialist secondary school in Brent, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with SEND, including autism.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist teachers across KS3-KS5, and help pupils develop learning, social, emotional and independence skills in a safe, inclusive environment.

This role offers a rewarding pathway with safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities to impact pupil development.