Senior Learning Support Assistant -SEND

YMCA; Reigate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare for permanent员工

Gym membership and leisure access

Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave 6.6 weeks

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

YMCA East Surrey is seeking a Senior Learning Support Assistant (SEND) at the Sovereign Centre in Reigate. 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, on-site.

You will support learners with disabilities, manage care plans, and assist with medical interventions in a supportive, inclusive environment. Training in positive behaviour management, epilepsy and safeguarding is required, with a focus on delivering person-centred learning within our Alternative Education provision.

Qualifications

• Must have training in positive behaviour management, epilepsy and safeguarding.
• Experience supporting learners with disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Hub Disability Leader in delivering high-quality care and engaging learning opportunities.
• Provide 1:1 support and medical interventions for learners with complex medical needs.
• Record and evidence learning actions for Asdan module work.
• Lead a team of LSAs and volunteers when required; conduct daily debriefs.

Skills

Positive behaviour management

Epilepsy

Safeguarding

Medical needs support

Education

Health & Social care level 2 or equivalent (School Teaching Assistant)

Job description

Senior Learning Support Assistant -SEND, YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, £13.74

Employment Type

Part Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

03-08-2026

Application End Date

28-08-2026

Location

RH2 8HA

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

Are you passionate about working with children with disabilities - this exciting job opportunity could be for you!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Learning Support Assistant-SEND to join our Alternative Education provision. In our Hub we support Learners to achieve positive learning outcomes through a varied and person-centred timetable.

This role requires someone with relevant training in positive behaviour management, epilepsy, safeguarding, as well as experience working with those who require support with medical needs.

If you have experience working in an educational setting and are passionate of working with young people who have disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

This role requires someone with Health & Social care level 2 or equivalent qualification in School Teaching Assistant.

WORKING HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 3:30pm (including 30 minutes unpaid break) - Term-time only (39 weeks)

WORKING PATTERN: Term-time only (39 weeks) - Monday to Friday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Hub Disability Leader in delivering high-quality care, stimulating and engaging learning opportunities to Learners attending our Alternative Provision.
• Assist in identifying areas of development and recording evidence for learning progression with recognition of outcomes achieved.
• Support our complex medical Learners, provide 1:1 support and medical interventions.
• Record and evidence learning actions completed for Asdan module work.
• Lead and at times be responsible for a team of LSA’s and volunteers when needed, including daily debriefs and feeding back to the leader or Senior Coordinator.
• Supporting children/young people with eating and drinking as outlined within their care plan and guidelines.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, following care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the daily organisation and delivery of activities, ensuring they are adapted where appropriate to be accessible to all Learners to the best of their abilities.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and development events to maintain the knowledge and skills required for this role.
• Provide high level of diligence and surveillance for the Learner you are supporting, including personal hygiene, behaviour, nutrition, sensory and learning needs, feeding back any new observations to the Senior or Leader.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at [e-mail]

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

Have you reached compulsory school leaving age? * Required

Please tell us about any education and/or qualifications which are relevant to this role * Required

Has a YMCA East Surrey employee referred you for this role? If so, please provide their name * Required

Have you ever worked at YMCA East Surrey before as an employee, agency worker or volunteer? * Required

Provide us with some information about how you meet the requirements of the role. This may include experience you have gained in employment, education, or during career breaks * Required

Do you hold a current UK driving licence? * Required

Do you have access to a vehicle? * Required

* Equal Opportunities (Please note, recruiting managers do not see this information. If you are successful, when the HR team set up your employee record, they will import this data).

To which gender identity do you most identify * Required

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What is your religion or belief? * Required

Relationship Status * Required

What is your nationality * Required

What is your ethnicity * Required

What is your age range? * Required

Do you consider yourself to have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010? * Required

* Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Do you have any convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?, If yes, confirm details * Required

* Right to Work

Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? * Required

Do you have the right to work in the UK? (it is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have, or gain, permission to work in the UK.) If you are invited to interview you will be asked to provide your Right to Work in the UK documents * Required

* Reference Details

You must provide a minimum of two references covering at least three continuous years of employment.
One referee must be the line manager for the current or most recent employment.
If you do not have three years employment history you must provide an academic reference which covers three years.
References must be from an authenticated company email address.

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