SEN Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)
Brent, London | Full-Time, Temporary
Start Date: February 2026
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brent, London for an SEN Learning Support Assistant.
This is a full-time temporary position, starting February 2026, with the opportunity to support pupils across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where students with Special Educational Needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This is a hands-on and rewarding role, ideal for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to learning support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to commit for the duration of the role
• A clear commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding
Desirable (but not essential):
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant qualification)
• Experience working within a secondary school setting
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEN support strategies
• Training in autism awareness, behaviour support, or speech and language
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for students with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH
• Supporting students in and out of the classroom to help them access the curriculum and remain engaged
• Adapting learning resources and activities under the guidance of the class teacher or SENCo
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence
• Supporting students with personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and safeguarding at all times
• Observing, monitoring, and recording pupil progress and feeding back to teaching and SEN staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and wider support teams
• Delivering support in line with the secondary curriculum across KS3, KS4 and KS5
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Be passionate, motivated, and committed to inclusive education
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills
• Be confident supporting pupils with diverse and complex needs
• Be adaptable, proactive, and professional
• Be open to continued professional development and training
• Share Teach Now’s commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
What the School Can Offer:
• Well-supported pupils within a nurturing SEN framework
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and SEN-focused training
• A positive, inclusive, and student-centred school environment
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance