Student Support Assistant (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting for a SEN & Support role in London. The post is a competitive contract / temp entry level, starting October 2026, working with teachers and pastoral staff to help students get the most out of their learning.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help students access the curriculum, and support strategies in lessons and the wider setting. A patient, adaptable approach and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in an educational, care or community setting.
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning and student progress.
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach.

Responsabilités

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Helping students access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Working with teaching staff to put support strategies in place and adapt learning materials.
• Encouraging engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Supporting students with routines and navigating day-to-day life in the setting.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans and reviews.

Connaissances

1:1 student support

Small-group support

SEND support

SEMH support

EHCP knowledge

Learning support strategies

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Student support planning

Formation

Qualification in education/support/youth work

Description du poste

Recruitment for education and the public sector

SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 5 October 2026

You'll work alongside teaching and pastoral staff at a school to help students get the most out of their learning, offering practical, day-to-day support both in lessons and around the wider setting.

This is a role for someone patient, approachable and genuinely interested in helping young people build confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Helping students access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Working with teaching staff to put support strategies in place and adapt learning materials.
• Encouraging engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Supporting students with routines and navigating day-to-day life in the setting.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans and reviews.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting young people in an educational, care or community setting
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning and student progress
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working with students with SEND or SEMH needs
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
• A relevant qualification in education, support work or youth work

• Experience supporting young people in an educational, care or community setting
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills
• Genuine commitment to inclusive learning and student progress
• Patient, adaptable and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS check required

Skills & Qualifications

1:1 student support Small-group support SEND support SEMH support EHCP knowledge Learning support strategies Behaviour management Record keeping Student support planning

Your search

• Location: London
• Phase: Sen