Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Academics; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Coulsdon is seeking a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to support children aged 4-17 with learning difficulties, including Autism. This role offers vital experience in a rewarding environment, with opportunities for career advancement in various special education fields. As a learning support assistant, you will help create a safe and encouraging atmosphere for students, working closely with teachers and professionals.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students.
• Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience.
• Provide behavioral and pastoral support.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Behavioral support

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Special Needs Learning Support Assistant - Coulsdon – Education and Training – Learning Difficulties - SLD – SEN - £85-£100 per day

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school in Coulsdon are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to support children aged 4-17 with mild to moderate learning difficulties.

The Special Needs Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent way to get your ‘foot in the door’, providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes. This Coulsdon based school will provide you with education and training.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant:

* Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
* Behaviour and pastoral support
* Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
* Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
* Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
* Ensure safeguarding of students
* Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

**Start date ASAP
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only
**£85-£100 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
**Must be able to travel to Coulsdon

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Special Needs Learning Support Assistant role:
01483 362 636 l