Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Godalming is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties. This role offers valuable experience and opportunities for career progression in education and therapy fields.

Benefits

On-site education and training

Career progression options

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering the learning experience.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ensure student safeguarding.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Relationship Building

Education

Graduate

Job description

Job Details

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Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c2b8dc223897

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description

Special Needs Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training - Godalming - SEN - Graduate

Are you passionate about supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist school in Godalming is looking for a dedicated Special Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to support children aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience, network with professionals, and develop your skills within a rewarding environment. Career progression options include becoming a Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or pursuing routes in Child or Educational Psychology.

Many children with special educational needs face challenges such as marginalisation, trauma, family issues, low attainment, and stigmatisation, which can hinder their life outcomes. As a SEN LSA, you will play a key role in providing consistency, support, and tools to help these children feel safe, empowered, and confident in their potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering the learning experience
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Build effective relationships with students
• Adapt approaches to meet individual needs
• Communicate effectively and compassionately
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure student safeguarding
• Attend staff meetings and undertake CPD

Additional Information

Start date: ASAP

Location: Godalming-based

Support: On-site education, training, and CPD provided

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:00pm, term-time only

Pay: £80-£100 per day

Requirements: Must have the right to work in the UK; no Visa sponsorship; ability to travel to Godalming and surrounding areas

Applicants will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Application

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd: 01483 362 636.