SEND Learning Support Assistant — Inspire Independence

Greenshaw High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

Greenshaw High School in Sutton, South West London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND in collaboration with class teachers. The role aims to foster student independence, enable full access to high-quality, inclusive classrooms, and contribute to academic progress and social development.

Key duties include scaffolding learning, promoting self-regulation and equipping students to become autonomous learners, with opportunities to deliver intervention sessions and

Qualifications

• Has proven experience working with children or young people (educational, care or community/youth setting)
• Ability to engage and motivate students who may present in a challenging manner, and to remain professional when facing emotive difficulties
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and sensitively with colleagues and parents
• Committed to the safeguarding of children

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning and fostering independence
• Understanding and responding to individual needs
• Collaboration, communication and professional growth
• Support in exams and assessments
• Delivering intervention sessions to key students

Job description

Greenshaw High School in Sutton, South West London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND in collaboration with class teachers. The role aims to foster student independence, enable full access to high-quality, inclusive classrooms, and contribute to academic progress and social development.

Key duties include scaffolding learning, promoting self-regulation and equipping students to become autonomous learners, with opportunities to deliver intervention sessions and