Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing SEND training

Supportive working environment

Career progression

Make a genuine difference

Job summary

A position at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in London is seeking compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join the SEND team from September 2026. The role involves helping learners with a range of needs, promoting literacy, numeracy, independence and wellbeing.

We offer ongoing SEND training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career progression. Salary ranges from 18–23 GBP per hour with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner wellbeing.
• Willingness to provide personal care support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with SEND.
• Support learners to develop literacy, numeracy, communication and life skills.
• Assist learners to engage in lessons, enrichment activities and work experience.
• Provide personal care support including toileting, feeding, dressing and hygiene.
• Support mobility using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and EHCP outcomes.
• Support learners with medical needs including medication administration and PEG feeding where trained.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families and external agencies.
• Maintain records and contribute to learner reviews.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy & Numeracy

Personal Care Support

Safeguarding

Education

Qualifications in Education / SEND / Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: South West London

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: 18-23/hr (depending on role & experience)

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND team from September 2026.

This rewarding role involves supporting learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.

Working closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals, you will help learners access education, develop independence, improve literacy and numeracy skills, and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with SEND.
• Support students in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and life skills.
• Assist learners to engage in lessons, enrichment activities, and work experience opportunities.
• Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Support learners with mobility needs using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and EHCP outcomes.
• Support learners with medical needs, including medication administration and PEG feeding where trained.
• Promote independence, confidence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews.
• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND, learning disabilities, or additional needs.
• A caring, patient, and professional approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to provide personal care support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner wellbeing.
• Experience supporting learners with complex needs, autism, or PMLD.
• Training in Manual Handling, PEG Feeding, Medication Administration, Makaton, or Positive Behaviour Support.
• Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Ongoing specialist SEND training and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives every day.

Safeguarding Statement

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.