Private 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£23,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SW15 6AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Private 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant - Putney - up to £25,000 per annum.

We are looking for an exceptional one-to-one Learning Support Assistant to support a bright primary-age child with an EHCP, based in Putney, South West London.

This is a direct private-hire role with one family, combining school-based 1:1 support with appointments, diary coordination and some home-based support.

This is a high-trust role for someone who is warm, calm, exceptionally reliable and genuinely wants to make a long-term difference to one child. It would suit either a strong Education/Psychology/Child Development/SEN graduate or an experienced SEN TA/LSA/support practitioner.

The role:

Monday-Friday, approximately 08:00 start in Putney. Collect/accompany the child from home and provide dedicated 1:1 support through the school day.

Typical finish around 16:00, with some agreed days to approximately 17:00.

Approx. 38 working weeks per year, broadly aligned with the state-school calendar.

On agreed working days when the private school is closed, support may take place at home or through activities/appointments.

Attend and help coordinate educational, therapy and medical appointments as required.

Take day-to-day ownership of the child's diary and practical coordination with the family, school and professionals.

Support learning, regulation, transitions, social interaction and participation in school life.

Provide clear, prompt communication to the parents on anything material.

Additional hours /days beyond the contracted pattern will be agreed and paid separately.

About you:

You have experience working with children and are comfortable supporting autism/ADHD/SEN.

You are very reliable, organised and proactive - someone who notices what needs doing and follows it through.

You remain calm and consistent during dysregulation or challenging moments.

You are intellectually engaged and enjoy working with a very bright child.

You are comfortable liaising with a school, therapists and other professionals.

You understand safeguarding boundaries and communicate concerns promptly and clearly.

You are physically confident and willing to complete appropriate behaviour/physical-intervention training if required.

You have the right to work in the UK and can complete the required DBS/reference checks.

What the role offers:

A warm, supportive family; a lovely Putney home base; a genuinely interesting child; and the opportunity to become a key professional in one child's support team rather than being one of many adults in a large classroom.

The family is highly engaged and values initiative, judgement and excellent communication.

Salary: up to £25,000 gross per annum depending on experience and final agreed hours.

Ideally starting around October half term 2026, with a paid trial week preferred.

To apply, please send your CV and a tailored covering letter explaining: (1) why this role appeals to you; (2) your relevant SEN/child experience; (3) an example of taking ownership in a difficult situation; and (4) your availability, earliest start date and salary expectations.

Generic or one-click applications without a covering letter will not be progressed.

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