• Locations

  Ilford, London

• Salary

  Up to £18 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

📍 Location: South West London

📅 Start Date: September 2026

💰 Salary: 18-23/hr (depending on role & 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, well being, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews.

Essential Requirements

• 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 well being.

Desirable Experience

• 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

• Competitive salary.
• 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.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting learners with SEND to achieve their potential, develop independence, and prepare for adulthood, we would love to hear from you.

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