SLD Learning Support Barking & Dagenham | Immediate Start
Role: SLD Learning Support
Setting: Special School
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Hours: Full-time | MondayFriday | 8:00am3:30pm
Daily Rate: £90 £105
Are you committed to supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist education setting?
A welcoming and well-resourced Special School in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a dedicated SLD Learning Support professional to work with pupils who have SLD and complex additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to support inclusive practice and make a meaningful difference within a structured and nurturing environment.
The Role As an SLD Learning Support, you will work closely with SEN teachers and specialist professionals to support pupils learning, communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Your role will be central to helping pupils access education and develop confidence across the school day.
Key Responsibilities: Delivering personalised 1:1 and small-group support in line with EHCPs and individual learning plans
Supporting communication through AAC strategies, including Makaton, visual timetables, symbols, and sensory aids
Assisting with differentiated activities focused on functional learning, independence, and life skills
Supporting pupils with sensory processing and emotional regulation needs
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Maintaining a calm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
Monitoring and recording pupil progress to support reviews and assessments
Supporting pupils during transitions, routines, and unstructured times
About You: Experience supporting children or young people with SLD or complex SEND
A strong understanding of severe learning difficulties and inclusive SEN practice
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
Confident communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN, or a related area (desirable, not essential)
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
About Ribbons & Reeves Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading education recruitment specialists, supporting professionals into long-term and permanent roles across mainstream and specialist SEN settings. We are proud to work with individuals who are passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
SLD Learning Support | Barking & Dagenham | Immediate Start | INDHOT
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