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SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2025
Salary: £100 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 June 2025
Location: Lewisham, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 177161

Summary

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant - Specialist Unit (KS3)
Location: Lewisham, London
Salary: £110 - £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex special educational needs? We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a warm and supportive SEN school in Lewisham, working within a specialised unit for students with severe and multiple learning needs.

You will be working closely with students in Key Stage 3, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including:
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Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)


Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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ADHD


ADHD
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs


Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
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Physical disabilities


Physical disabilities

This is a rewarding and hands-on role that involves supporting students with both their learning and personal development. Some elements of personal care will be required.
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Provide 1:1 and group support to students within the specialist provision


Provide 1:1 and group support to students within the specialist provision
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Assist the class teacher in managing classroom behaviour and promoting engagement


Assist the class teacher in managing classroom behaviour and promoting engagement
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Help with personal care routines where needed


Help with personal care routines where needed
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Contribute to creating a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment


Contribute to creating a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
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Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support behaviour strategies


Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support behaviour strategies
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable


Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable
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Calm, patient, and adaptable with a positive attitude


Calm, patient, and adaptable with a positive attitude
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Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs


Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs
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Able to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative


Able to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative
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A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)


A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
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Supportive and welcoming school environment


Supportive and welcoming school environment
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Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people


Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
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Ongoing professional development and training


Ongoing professional development and training
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Competitive daily rate of £110 - £120


Competitive daily rate of £110 - £120

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and grow within a specialised SEN setting, we'd love to hear from you.