SEN Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hampstead, North West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chalk Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Autism (ASD) • Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) • Physical & Sensory • Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
Full-time | Long-term | £90 – £120 per day (DOE)
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The Role
A forward-thinking secondary school in Camden is searching for an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant ready to make an immediate difference. You’ll join a tight-knit inclusion team that refuses to let additional needs become barriers to progress.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support across KS3–KS4, adapting tasks so every learner can access the curriculum.
• Run targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy and social-skills, measuring impact against pupil targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the SENCo, therapists and class teachers to keep strategies consistent and evidence-based.
• Maintain clear, concise records and contribute to review meetings—data drives the next steps.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviour, emotional regulation and self-advocacy.
• Provide dignified personal-care or physio support where required (full training provided).
About You
• Proven track record supporting secondary-aged pupils with one or more of the stated needs.
• Calm, unflappable and solution-focused in a busy classroom.
• Confident communicator—able to translate specialist advice into everyday practice.
• Any of the following is a plus: Team-Teach, MAKATON, BSL L1, Manual Handling.
• Fully available 08:30 – 15:45, Monday-Friday, for the full academic year.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive daily rate (£90 – £120) paid weekly—PAYE.
• Ongoing CPD: Autism Education Trust modules, behaviour management, moving & handling and more.
• A leadership team that backs its LSAs; your professional voice will be heard.
• Real pathway to a permanent school contract if you excel.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
Full-time | Long-term | £90 – £120 per day (DOE)
________________________________________
The Role
A forward-thinking secondary school in Camden is searching for an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant ready to make an immediate difference. You’ll join a tight-knit inclusion team that refuses to let additional needs become barriers to progress.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support across KS3–KS4, adapting tasks so every learner can access the curriculum.
• Run targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy and social-skills, measuring impact against pupil targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the SENCo, therapists and class teachers to keep strategies consistent and evidence-based.
• Maintain clear, concise records and contribute to review meetings—data drives the next steps.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviour, emotional regulation and self-advocacy.
• Provide dignified personal-care or physio support where required (full training provided).
About You
• Proven track record supporting secondary-aged pupils with one or more of the stated needs.
• Calm, unflappable and solution-focused in a busy classroom.
• Confident communicator—able to translate specialist advice into everyday practice.
• Any of the following is a plus: Team-Teach, MAKATON, BSL L1, Manual Handling.
• Fully available 08:30 – 15:45, Monday-Friday, for the full academic year.
What’s on Offer
• Competitive daily rate (£90 – £120) paid weekly—PAYE.
• Ongoing CPD: Autism Education Trust modules, behaviour management, moving & handling and more.
• A leadership team that backs its LSAs; your professional voice will be heard.
• Real pathway to a permanent school contract if you excel.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.