Learning Support Assistant
Location: Barking, London
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (term time)
Hi, I’m Ava, an Education Recruitment Consultant, and I’m currently working with a welcoming specialist SEN school in Barking. They are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their team.
The school supports pupils with severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism and significant additional needs. It is a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff work closely together to ensure every child feels safe, supported and able to access learning and daily routines in a way that suits them.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about working within a specialist SEN setting and making a genuine difference in children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the class teacher with teaching, learning and assessment activities, including contributing to online learning journals
Deliver and support specialist SEN strategies tailored to individual pupil needs
Assist with preparing learning activities, visual supports, SEN resources and classroom displays
Observe pupils and record engagement, responses and progress in line with SEN support plans
Take part in all aspects of school life, including playtimes, swimming sessions and personal care routines
Provide emotional, behavioural and wellbeing support using positive behaviour strategies
Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating
Carry out medical and healthcare tasks following training and agreed care plans
Follow manual handling procedures and positive behaviour support strategies at all times
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent and positive role model
Encourage communication, social interaction and engagement in teacher-led activities
Adhere strictly to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection procedures
Accompany pupils on educational visits and off-site activities
Work collaboratively with therapists (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy) to deliver daily intervention programmesPerson Specification:
Experience
Experience working with or caring for pre-school or primary-aged children with complex special educational needs is essential
Qualifications
Good literacy and numeracy skills
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or relevant SEN experience
First Aid training, or willingness to undertake training
Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of safeguarding, child protection and SEN legislation
Understanding of child development within a specialist SEN setting
Willingness to reflect on practice and engage in ongoing professional development
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with children and adults
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary SEN team
Willingness and confidence to support personal care needs
Personal Attributes
Friendly, enthusiastic and flexible approach
Calm, patient and resilient, with a positive and proactive attitude
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual handling
Sensitive and responsive to the needs of children with complex and challenging behaviours
Willing to work under the direction of teaching and senior SEN staff
If this sounds like the kind of role you are looking for email your CV over to (url removed)
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications