SEND Teaching Assistant - Catering LSA

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEND college in Bromley is seeking a dedicated Catering Learning Support Assistant to help students develop their catering skills in a nurturing environment. This role involves working closely with students who have additional needs, assisting them in practical tasks and fostering their independence. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in care or education, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience.

Benefits

Supportive and skilled team

Impactful role facilitating student development

Potential for Temp-to-Perm position

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Knowledge of catering tasks or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND during catering sessions.
• Assist with food preparation, hygiene, and safety tasks.
• Implement EHCP goals and support student independence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Adaptability

Education

Experience in SEND, care, or vocational training setting

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Title: Catering Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEND College Location: Bromley, South London Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term or Temp-to-Perm Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them build practical life skills? A specialist SEND college in Bromley is seeking a Catering Learning Support Assistant to support students in developing catering and hospitality skills in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in education, care, or hospitality, who has a patient and hands-on approach and a genuine passion for inclusive learning. Key Responsibilities: • Support students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, during catering sessions • Assist with practical food preparation, hygiene, safety, and kitchen routines • Encourage independence and engagement in a structured, vocational environment • Work 1:1 and in small groups, implementing EHCP goals and supporting communication • Collaborate with tutors, therapists, and wider college staff to ensure holistic support Requirements: • Experience in a SEND, care, or vocational training setting • Knowledge of catering or willingness to assist in practical kitchen tasks • Proactive, calm, and adaptable approach to supporting diverse learner needs • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply) • Strong communication and teamwork skills This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on students' confidence, skills, and independence. Apply today to join a supportive and skilled team in a well-respected SEND college.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emily Baker on 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Emily Baker

Telephone: [phone] l Ext 1052