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SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 92.59 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Leatherhead

Expire in: 15 hours

Job Description

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time only 
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist school in Leatherhead. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff, you will provide both classroom and individual support to pupils with a range of needs, which may include autism, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.

Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.

Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.

Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.

Encourage independence and positive engagement in learning.

Support pupils during lessons, break times, and school activities.

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers.

The Ideal Candidate

Has experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (preferred but not essential).

Is patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Has strong communication and teamwork skills.

Is committed to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and development.

Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (desirable).

Relevant training in SEN, safeguarding, or behaviour support is an advantage.

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming specialist school environment.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives.

A collaborative and experienced staff team.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience and interest in the role.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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Bank details.
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