Learning Support Assistant
Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant – Edgware
Location: Edgware area
Start: ASAP | Full-Time
Salary: £85 – £110 per day
Supply Desk are recruiting a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming Primary SEN school in Edgware. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), providing tailored support that enables them to access learning, develop essential life skills and achieve their individual outcomes.
The successful candidate will play a vital role within the school’s dedicated support team, helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals, you will support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and throughout the school day, helping them to develop communication, independence, confidence and social skills.
This position would suit an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant, a recent graduate considering a career in special education, or someone with transferable skills from care or support work who has a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide classroom support to pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
- Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to support learning, communication and engagement.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, sensory-based lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Support pupils with additional learning and physical needs, helping to build confidence, independence and life skills.
- Assist with personal care where required, ensuring pupils’ dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and participation in school activities.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, SEN or support setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, supportive and enthusiastic approach to working with children with additional needs.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme
Apply Now:
If you are ready to take the next step in your education career and make a positive impact within a new setting, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today to apply for this Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant opportunity.
We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.