SEN - Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

Hourly Rate: £15.55 PAYE / £17.50 Umbrella

Location: To be confirmed

Job Type: Full-time

We are currently seeking three dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our team, each specializing in different areas: Public Service, Health, and Business & Technology. These roles are crucial in providing high-quality learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Day-to-day of the role:

Provide person-centred support to learners with a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties and disabilities.

Enable learners to access and achieve within their programmes and engage with college services and activities.

Support the development of learning/study skills and outcomes identified in their Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Work with individuals or small groups, adapting your style to meet diverse needs and encouraging learners to develop independence where possible.

Handle personal care or mobility assistance with sensitivity, respect, and dignity.

Maintain a calm, professional, and learner-focused approach in a variety of situations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with learners, staff, parents/carers, and professionals.

Experience of working in a multicultural community.

Clear understanding of safeguarding, discrimination, and the barriers faced by learners with additional needs.

Confidence in supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Good organisational skills, reliable IT abilities, and sound administrative practice.

Adaptable, solution-focused, and able to respond to changing needs throughout the day.

Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE setting is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate.

Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of learners.

Dynamic and supportive working environment.

How to Apply:

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English