Learning Support Assistant
Location: Barking, London
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (term time)
We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Barking. The school supports pupils with severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism and significant learning needs.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about working in a specialist SEN environment. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils feel safe, supported and able to access learning, care and wellbeing in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
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 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 SEN 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 (such as gastrostomy care, suctioning, tracheostomy care and administering medication) 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 programmes
Contribute to wider SEN school activities, including events, celebrations and fundraising
Share relevant information with teachers to support communication with parents and carersPerson Specification:
Experience
Experience working with or caring for pre-school or primary-aged children with complex special educational needs is essentialQualifications
Good literacy and numeracy skills
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or relevant SEN experience
First Aid training, or willingness to undertake trainingKnowledge & 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 needsPersonal 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 staffJob Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications