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Learning Support Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Greater London
Date posted : 21/05/26
  1. Full Time
£95 - 110 per day + Depending on experience

Job description

Do you have the resilience, empathy and drive to make a real difference to young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are looking for a committed and proactive Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive, based in the Greenford area, working with pupils with SEMH, Autism and complex needs.

This is not your typical classroom role – this is about changing lives.

The Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN
  • Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural challenges
  • Help create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists and SENCOs
  • Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence

We’re Looking For

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, youth work or similar)
  • Strong behaviour management and emotional resilience
  • A calm, patient and consistent approach
  • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
  • Team player with excellent communication skills

What You’ll Get

  • A rewarding role where no two days are the same
  • Ongoing training in SEN (e.g. autism, behaviour strategies)
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative environment
  • Opportunities for career progression (HLTA, teaching, therapy routes)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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