SEND Learning Support Assistant Full Time Temporary

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a well-established Secondary SEND school in Charlton, Greenwich.

You will support students aged 11–19 with SLD, PMLD and complex medical needs to access a personalised curriculum. This full-time, term-time role involves 1:1 and small group support, promoting independence, communication and social development, and collaborating with teachers, therapists and the wider team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN within a school setting.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or Level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English.
• Alternatively, a recognised qualification or ASD support training, or a degree-level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students in accessing a personalised curriculum.
• Promote independence, communication, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support students with personal care and medical needs where required (training can be provided).
• Help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Secondary SEND School

Location: Charlton, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in SEND education?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Secondary SEND school in Charlton, Greenwich, seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to support students aged 11–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex medical needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students in accessing a personalised curriculum.
• Promote independence, communication, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support students with personal care and medical needs where required (training can be provided).
• Help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a school setting.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or Level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English.

Alternatively, applicants will also be considered if they have either:

• A recognised qualification or completed training in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support, or
• A degree-level qualification.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who:

• Are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are patient, compassionate, and resilient.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Are proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality support.

If you’re an experienced SEN professional looking for your next opportunity in a specialist setting, we’d love to hear from you.

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.