SEN Learning Support Assistant
Southeast London
ASAP start
£107-120 per day

Veritas Education is partnering with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across South East London to recruit Learning Support Assistants to make a real difference supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties. These are full-time, term-time positions, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting students with SEN, ideally in an educational setting. A solid understanding of special educational needs and learning difficulties, gained through professional experience or academic study, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities of the SEN Learning Support Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Work proactively to help students meet their academic goals.
• Encourage and motivate students to actively engage in their learning.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teacher in general learning and student development.

You Will Have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Strong understanding of SEN and learning difficulties, gained through professional experience and/or academic study.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team.
• A relevant degree and SEN-related training are advantageous.

To be considered for this position, please respond to this advert with your CV outlining your relevant experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'