Learning Support Assistant with SEN Support

Learning Support Assistant - must have experience working in an SEN classroom

Job starts: September 2025

Contract type: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week / Term Time only, 39 weeks per year

Contract term: Fixed Term (with opportunity to become permanent)

Partnership for success

Are you a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with specific and complex needs?

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team in our SEN-specific classrooms. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that prioritises inclusion, collaboration, and child-centred learning.

About the role:

• Support children with a range of complex and specific learning needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and sensory processing difficulties
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support
  Implement individual learning and behaviour plans with empathy and consistency
• Foster independence, confidence, and positive relationships with pupils
  
  

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Has proven experience working with children with SEN, especially those with complex needs
• Is calm, compassionate, and proactive approach to support and behaviour management
• Has strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment
• Has relevant qualifications or training in SEN such as BSL (desirable but not essential)
• Has a strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
• The ability to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where all pupils make good and better progress
• A commitment to own professional development and willing to undertake specialised training
• Good communication skills and is able to work within a supportive framework of colleagues and parents

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities tailored to SEN support
• Access to a strong staff wellbeing programme
• Curious children, who love learning
• A supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team of colleagues
• A highly skilled and passionate team that supports each other every step of the way

Come and be a part of a team that truly changes lives.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to take an English and Maths test as part of the interview process.

We welcome visits from potential candidates. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 020 8471 6173 to speak to:  SENDCo: Katy Elliott

Further information about our school can be found on our website - Selwyn website

Closing Date: Friday 11th July 2025 at 9:30am

Interviews: w/c 14th July 2025 (interviews may be held earlier as part of the recruitment process)

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. We will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the process. Please note we do not have parking facilities onsite. 
• Newham Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment will be conditional on successful pre-employment checks. Identity, Prohibition, Qualification, Barred List, Enhanced DBS, Section 128, Overseas, Right to work, Reference, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all applicable posts at the School. 
• In accordance with paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education, Newham Community Learning will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If shortlisted for the role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.