Specialist SEND LSA - 1:1 Support, Long-Term Havering

Academics Ltd; Billericay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Long-term contract until July 2027

Permanent position thereafter

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Havering, Essex, is seeking a Specialist SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to children with complex needs in a primary school setting.

You will support communication, emotional regulation and independence, follow personalised plans, and help pupils access learning. The role starts ASAP and runs long-term to July 2027, with a potential permanent position thereafter; competitive daily rate 95-115 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a primary school setting.
• Understanding of autism, communication difficulties and complex additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable with a positive approach to supporting individual needs.
• Calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Commitment to helping children overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support within the classroom.
• Helping pupils communicate their needs and engage with classroom activities.
• Supporting emotional regulation and individual sensory needs.
• Following personalised support and behaviour plans.
• Responding calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating individual achievements and progress.

Job description

Academics Ltd in Havering, Essex, is seeking a Specialist SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to children with complex needs in a primary school setting.

You will support communication, emotional regulation and independence, follow personalised plans, and help pupils access learning. The role starts ASAP and runs long-term to July 2027, with a potential permanent position thereafter; competitive daily rate 95-115 depending on experience.