Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

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

Benefits offered by this job

SEND training and development

Supportive environment

Career progression

Make a difference in learners' lives

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in North London is seeking compassionate Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND team from September 2026. You will support learners with a range of needs, helping them access education and develop literacy, numeracy, and independence.

You will work closely with teachers and professionals, follow care plans and EHCP outcomes, provide personal care when required, and contribute to learner reviews while promoting wellbeing and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate ability to communicate clearly with learners and staff.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, learning disabilities, or additional needs is preferred.
• Willingness to provide personal care and promote safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with SEND.
• Support literacy, numeracy, communication, and life skills development.
• Assist learners to engage in lessons, enrichment activities, and work experience opportunities.
• Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, feeding, dressing and 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.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Literacy numeracy

Personal care support

Safeguarding

Education

Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, or related field

Tools

Manual Handling

PEG Feeding

Medication Administration

Makaton

Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Location: North London

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: 18-23 pound per hour ( Depending on your 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.