SEND LSA

Aston Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy in Lewisham is seeking a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to start on 2nd February 2026. The role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), primarily focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). Responsibilities include working 1:1 with pupils and managing the learning environment. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience. The role offers excellent benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent modern facilities

Extensive support network

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff development opportunities

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Must have A -C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
• Must hold a TA / LSA qualification.
• Experience working with children with SEND is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND, primarily ASD and SEMH.
• Organise and manage learning environments and resources.
• Promote positive values and pupil behaviour.

Skills

Calm, patient and caring attitude

Good sense of humour

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Experience working in class with primary aged pupils

Experience of working with children with SEND (ASD and SEMH)

Education

A -C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent

TA / LSA qualification

Job description

Job: SEND LSA

Location: Primary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: 2nd February 2026

Actual Annual Salary: £23,202 - £24,897

Contract: Fixed term rolling contract (1 year), 35 hours a week (8am to 4pm), Mondays to Fridays, term time only

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good two-form entry Primary Academy in Lewisham, Southeast London, looking for a full-time SEND LSA (Learning Support Assistant) to start on 2nd February 2026.

Benefits

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Key job responsibilities

As a SEND LSA, you'll work in the Reception and Year 1 classes and support children with SEND, primarily ASD and SEMH.

You'll work with pupils on 1:1 and small groups and take responsibility for pupils' progress and attainment and track pupil progress against individual targets and provide supportive pupil intervention activities.

You'll organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources and plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.

You'll promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour and support the education and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Principal, the SENCO, Dyslexia Lead Teacher, and class teachers.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required include

• A -C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
• TA / LSA qualification
• Experience working in class with primary aged pupils
• Experience of working with children with SEND (ASD and SEMH)
• Calm, patient and caring attitude with a good sense of humour
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Passion to make a positive difference

The school's aim is to ensure each child reaches their maximum potential academically and socially by providing engaging lessons through the wide range of opportunities on offer within their curriculum.

As a school, they provide a safe, creative, nurturing and challenging learning environment for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds.

The school is part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

The role is dependent upon the pupil(s) attending the school and ceases if he/she leaves the school, or if SEND funding ceases or circumstances change. Hours are dependent on funding and will be reduced (with notice) if funding is reduced or circumstances change.

Closing date: Thursday 8th January 2026, at 9am.

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this SEND LSA job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.