SEND Learning Support Assistant
Teaching Vacancies - London
ContractFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Qualifications and Training • Good standard of general education, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths. • Level 2 (or above) qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or a related field (desirable). • Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD. Experience • Proven experience delivering targeted interventions to support children’s learning and development. • Experience working directly with children with SEND, adapting provision to meet a range of additional needs. • Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery or Early Years setting. • Experience supporting families Skills and Knowledge • Early Years Child Development Knowledge • Understanding of developmental milestones and how SEND can impact early learning. • Nurturing & Patient Approach • Very young children with additional needs require calm, gentle, and consistent support. • Strong Communication Skills • Able to communicate with children using age-appropriate language and alternative communication (e.g. Makaton, visual cues). • Effective communication with parents/carers and the wider nursery team. • Observation & Record-Keeping • Track progress, behaviours, and concerns; contribute to early years assessments and EHCPs. • Adaptability & Creativity • Able to modify activities to be inclusive, engaging, and suitable for different learning needs. • Understanding of Early SEND Strategies • Use of visual timetables, sensory play, behaviour regulation techniques, and structured routines. • Safeguarding & Child Protection • Awareness of your responsibility to safeguard all children, especially those with vulnerabilities. Personal Qualities • Enthusiastic, patient, and caring approach. • Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. • High expectations for all children. • Reliable, flexible and adaptable. • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. What the school offers its staff • A friendly and supportive team environment • Opportunities for professional development and training • A well-resourced Early Years setting • The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives • Part of a wider Early Years community Further details about the role Our school is home to a well-established Additional Resource Provision (ARP) which caters for 8 full-time children aged 3 and 4 years with a range of additional needs. The provision is designed to provide a highly nurturing, specialist environment where children can access early education tailored to their individual developmental needs. The Role: • Provide direct support to children, helping them access learning activities through personalised strategies, visual supports, and adapted resources. • Deliver individual and small-group interventions to develop children’s communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation. • Work closely with families, offering guidance and support to strengthen home–school links and build parental confidence. • Contribute to assessment and planning, including early years assessments, progress reviews, and where appropriate, input into Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). • Collaborate with teachers, SENDCos, and external professionals (e.g. SaLT, OT, Educational Psychologists) to ensure provision is consistent, effective, and aligned to children’s needs. The postholder will be a key adult for children and families, combining care, professionalism, and specialist knowledge to ensure that children are included, nurtured, and supported to thrive. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Support Worker (NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)
Bramley Health
PermanentFull time
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES? DO YOU THRIVE IN A SUPPORTIVE, TEAM-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT? SHEPHERDS CORNER IS LOOKING FOR COMPASSIONATE, RESILIENT, AND DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN US AS SUPPORT WORKERS NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Please note: Please ensure you have the right to work before applying for this role. there is no sponsorship available. As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults with neuro-psychiatric diagnoses. You'll help them live fulfilling lives by promoting independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing even when behaviours may be challenging. Well provide all the mandatory training you need to succeed. What matters most is your willingness to learn, grow, and care. Key Responsibilities o Build meaningful relationships as an associate key worker o Support person-centered care plans tailored to each individual o Help assess and manage risk, health, and behavioral changes o Encourage friendships, social activities, and community engagement o Assist with personal care, household tasks, and medication administration o Escort service users on outings and appointments o Maintain accurate records and uphold financial integrity o Champion dignity, respect, and inclusion at all times We're looking for someone who is: o Patient, empathetic, and genuinely interested in helping others o Calm and professional under pressure o A team player who's always ready to lend a hand o Robust and resilient, with a positive attitude o Ethical, trustworthy, and committed to doing things right o Flexible with working hours and willing to cover shifts when needed PLEASE NOTE THAT AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE. ABOUT US Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways. We take pride in a collaborative and supportive working environment, and our service users and our employees, are at the heart of everything we do. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. We're committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your role. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE SUPPORT WORKER ROLE, THEN APPLY NOW!
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Business Support Administrator - Remote
BCT Resourcing - London
£27,000 to £27,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Position: Business Support Administrator Location: Remote Salary: Up to £27000 per annumm Business Support Administrator is required as described in key responsibilities below: - Providing support to the Senior Management Team, dealing with complex administrative tasks. - Project management as required, ensuring business objectives are on track to achieve optimum outcomes. - Attending internal and external meetings, preparing meeting packs, agendas, producing minutes and recording meeting actions, tracking actions across the wider team, using discretion as required. - Facilitating meetings, including co-ordination and creation of agendas, meeting papers, and taking accurate minutes. - Assisting with the day to day running of the Admin Support office and to being a point of contact for - Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments. - Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings Taking dictation and minutes Personal Attributes: - Significant experience working in an administrative role in a diverse organisation. - Excellent communication and reporting skills to engage and communicate with Directors. - Experience of meeting coordination, agenda creation and providing timely and accurate minutes. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Teaching Vacancies - Mitcham, Surrey
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED on a FIXED TERM CONTRACT from ASAP to July 2027 31.25 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm Salary Range ME4 point 5 (£29,436 Full Time Equivalent) Come and join us at Gorringe Park! We are looking for someone who can: • Support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small groups • Work with children with additional needs, who find it challenging to access the curriculum The successful candidate will be working to support children, across a year group, in their classrooms, and also delivering interventions to small groups of children. They will also be working closely with individual children to support their educational needs and achieve the outcomes set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You must be patient and caring, and be a good team player. Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable, but training and support will be available - applicants will need to use their initiative and adapt quickly and intuitively to the needs of the children as well as a have a willingness to learn and receive direction from others. This post may be of particular interest to graduates considering a career in teaching and looking to gain experience. Desirable Qualifications: - Particular interest and enthusiasm for working with children and supporting learning Experience of caring for or working with primary aged children Excellent literacy and numeracy skills in English & Maths If this position interests you, please come and visit us – please telephone to arrange. Gorringe Park is a friendly, welcoming, multicultural school, with delightful children and a commitment to meeting the needs of all. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS: 12 noon on Friday 2nd October 2026 INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026 - However, we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. PROVISIONAL START DATE: End of October / beginning of November 2026 (depended upon recruitment checks) CONTRACT: Fixed term to 22nd July 2026, with the possibility of extension What the school offers its staff We can offer • A supportive and experienced leadership structure • A welcoming, inclusive school community • High-quality professional development opportunities • A role where your contribution will be genuinely valued Commitment to safeguarding Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
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Sixth Form Support Officer
Harris Federation - London, London
£34,359 to £36,423 a year
PermanentFull time
About UsAre you ready to change the world? Harris Science Academy East London is an Outstanding, small school with big ambitions. We are in the top 3% of schools nationally for year on year improvement and in the top 20 most improved schools in London. Join us on our mission to help our children become leaders in their chosen field with many leading in science and to become one of the top schools in the UK. This is no ordinary school. Situated in an eclectic array of buildings next to the renowned Three Mills Studios (location of BBC’s Masterchef) amongst the iconic East London canal network, this is a unique setting to provide a life changing education for the children of East London. We believe we will succeed in this mission through a relentless focus on the basic functions of a high performing school: Unified leadership and alignment behind a powerful mission. Exemplary student behaviour. A well-taught, unapologetically academic education for all children. Regular opportunities for character development. Every member of our school community is a leader. We believe that leadership does not have to be macho or at the expense of others. Our values of GRACE help us to achieve success in a collegiate and sustainable way: Growth – the belief that we can always improve and that feedback from others is essential for our development. Responsibility – we own our decisions and recognise when we need to put things right or make a change. Ambition – the belief that access to the top grades, the best universities and elite careers are available for our children. Compassion – we are kind to others and grateful for what we have. Excellence – we prioritise doing the basics well day after day, so we build habits that lead to success. The school joined the Harris Federation in September 2022. The Harris Federation is the most successful large multi-academy trust in the UK and the only large trust where disadvantaged students secured a positive progress score in 2022. We are hugely proud of the work we do to support the most vulnerable children in the UK. The Federation has made a significant financial investment in the Academy, with upgrades to Sixth Form provision, buildings and IT. The Federation subject consultants provide industry leading support to middle leaders to deliver the best education possible for all children across the Federation. If you are aligned, driven and committed to doing what works, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing rapid transformation. SummaryWe are seeking an organised, proactive and student-focused individual to join our Sixth Form team and play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, attendance, admissions and day-to-day operations. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of a high-achieving academy, helping to create a positive, purposeful and supportive environment where young people can succeed and prepare for their next steps in education, training or employment. The actual salary for this role will be £28,887.99-£30,623.34 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include: Supporting the pastoral care, wellbeing and supervision of Sixth Form students Maintaining safe, professional and purposeful study and social spaces Promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and conduct Monitoring students and escalating safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing concerns appropriately Supervising students and carrying out duties across the academy site Monitoring and recording attendance, investigating absences and identifying attendance trends Administering and coordinating the Sixth Form bursary process, including applications and payments Promoting the Sixth Form through events, briefings and engagement activities Supporting admissions, enrolment, induction and transition processes for Sixth Form students Coordinating interviews, application reviews and admissions administration Supporting the delivery of Year 12 and Year 13 induction and pastoral programmes Assisting with UCAS administration and maintaining student destination data Managing communications with students, parents and carers and responding to enquiries Supporting the organisation of Sixth Form events, celebrations and the Year 13 Prom Encouraging student engagement with interventions, assessments and enrichment activities Assisting with the scheduling of assessments and mock examinations Maintaining up-to-date Sixth Form displays, notices and communications Contributing to a studious, purposeful and engaging Sixth Form environment Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have: GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) Experience of working in a secondary school, college or other post-16 education setting Strong ICT skills, with the ability to use technology to support effective administration, communication and organisation Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail The ability to build positive relationships and quickly establish credibility with students, staff and parents/carers A professional and confident telephone manner Strong interpersonal and communication skills The ability to remain calm, focused and professional in a fast-paced environment Excellent listening skills, with the sensitivity and maturity to handle complex situations appropriately A willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development as required For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker
NHS Jobs - London
£31,554 to £33,270 a year
PermanentFull time
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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Sixth Form Support Officer
Teaching Vacancies - London
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking an organised, proactive and student-focused individual to join our Sixth Form team and play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, attendance, admissions and day-to-day operations. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of a high-achieving academy, helping to create a positive, purposeful and supportive environment where young people can succeed and prepare for their next steps in education, training or employment. The actual salary for this role will be £28,887.99-£30,623.34 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). We would like to hear from you if you have: • GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) • Experience of working in a secondary school, college or other post-16 education setting • Strong ICT skills, with the ability to use technology to support effective administration, communication and organisation • Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail • The ability to build positive relationships and quickly establish credibility with students, staff and parents/carers • A professional and confident telephone manner • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • The ability to remain calm, focused and professional in a fast-paced environment • Excellent listening skills, with the sensitivity and maturity to handle complex situations appropriately • A willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development as required For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. What the school offers its staff Are you ready to change the world? Harris Science Academy East London is a new, small school with big ambitions. We are in the top 3% of schools nationally for year on year improvement and in the top 20 most improved schools in London. Join us on our mission to help our children become leaders in their chosen field with many leading in science and to become one of the top schools in the UK. This is no ordinary school. Situated in an eclectic array of buildings next to the renowned Three Mills Studios (location of BBC's Masterchef) amongst the iconic East London canal network, this is a unique setting to provide a life changing education for the children of East London. We believe we will succeed in this mission through a relentless focus on the basic functions of a high performing school: • Unified leadership and alignment behind a powerful mission. • Exemplary student behaviour. • A well-taught, unapologetically academic education for all children. • Regular opportunities for character development. Every member of our school community is a leader. We believe that leadership does not have to be macho or at the expense of others. Our values of GRACE help us to achieve success in a collegiate and sustainable way: • Growth – the belief that we can always improve and that feedback from others is essential for our development. • Responsibility – we own our decisions and recognise when we need to put things right or make a change. • Ambition – the belief that access to the top grades, the best universities and elite careers are available for our children. • Compassion – we are kind to others and grateful for what we have. • Excellence – we prioritise doing the basics well day after day, so we build habits that lead to success. The school joined the Harris Federation in September 2022. The Harris Federation is the most successful large multi-academy trust in the UK and the only large trust where disadvantaged students secured a positive progress score in 2022. We are hugely proud of the work we do to support the most vulnerable children in the UK. The Federation has made a significant financial investment in the Academy, with upgrades to Sixth Form provision, buildings and IT. The Federation subject consultants provide industry leading support to middle leaders to deliver the best education possible for all children across the Federation. If you are aligned, driven and committed to doing what works, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing rapid transformation. Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Further details about the role Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the pastoral care, wellbeing and supervision of Sixth Form students • Maintaining safe, professional and purposeful study and social spaces • Promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and conduct • Monitoring students and escalating safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing concerns appropriately • Supervising students and carrying out duties across the academy site • Monitoring and recording attendance, investigating absences and identifying attendance trends • Administering and coordinating the Sixth Form bursary process, including applications and payments • Promoting the Sixth Form through events, briefings and engagement activities • Supporting admissions, enrolment, induction and transition processes for Sixth Form students • Coordinating interviews, application reviews and admissions administration • Supporting the delivery of Year 12 and Year 13 induction and pastoral programmes • Assisting with UCAS administration and maintaining student destination data • Managing communications with students, parents and carers and responding to enquiries • Supporting the organisation of Sixth Form events, celebrations and the Year 13 Prom • Encouraging student engagement with interventions, assessments and enrichment activities • Assisting with the scheduling of assessments and mock examinations • Maintaining up-to-date Sixth Form displays, notices and communications • Contributing to a studious, purposeful and engaging Sixth Form environment Commitment to safeguarding The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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ESOL Classroom Support Assistant
London South East Colleges - Bromley, London
£27,875 to £28,701 a year
PermanentFull time
About the role: Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out! The Role We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed ESOL Classroom Support Assistant to join our ESOL team and support young people studying on our Pre-Entry Study Programme. Our learners come from a wide range of backgrounds, and many have had limited or interrupted previous education. Some may have experienced displacement, trauma and other significant life challenges and require additional support to develop their confidence, study skills and ability to engage successfully with learning. Working alongside teaching staff, you will provide individual and small-group support, helping learners to develop their English, literacy, study and independence skills. You will play an important role in removing barriers to learning and supporting positive engagement, attendance, wellbeing, retention and progression. Skills and Experience We are looking for someone who is patient, empathetic, resilient and approachable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting young people. You will be able to build positive professional relationships with learners while encouraging them to become increasingly confident and independent. You will understand the importance of safeguarding, professional boundaries and responding sensitively to learners who may be experiencing personal or wellbeing challenges. Experience of working with ESOL learners, young people with limited or interrupted educational backgrounds, or learners requiring additional support would be particularly valuable. Experience of supporting literacy, study skills or learners at Pre-Entry/Entry Level would also be an advantage. Above all, you will be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment and helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to progress to their next stage of education. About The Company About Us The College London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need. What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond. We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement. We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life. LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education. The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses. With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward-looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.
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Activity Coordinator / Support Worker
senploy
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Position: Activity Coordinator/Support Worker - Day Centre for Autistic People Location: Thornton Heath, CR7 7ER Hours: 9am - 3:30pm - Monday to Friday Bensham Resource Centre provides educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities for adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence, choice, social interaction, and fulfilment. The candidate must be of a forward-thinking nature, energetic, with a creative mind and ready to look for opportunities for the development of activities and promotion of our Centre. Role Requirements • Have experience working in a Day Centre or other Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) provision for adults with autism and learning disabilities. • Have relevant qualification and training in Autism, Oliver MGowan Tier 1 and 2, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Behaviour that Challenges and Care Certificate - 16 Standards. • To be able to plan, run and supervise various activities and events. • Preferably have a valid driving licence and willing to drive for the organisation. • Be competent in IT. Role Responsibilities • Plan, organise, run and supervise various skills, training, events and activities with the Service Users either within the Centre or community. These will include trips out to places of interest, library, leisure centres, cafes, parks, museums, farms, etc. • You must have a hands-on approach and support Service Users with their personal, physical, social, and psychological wellbeing. You will assist Service Users in the control of incontinence and personal care. • To work harmoniously with other Staff, professionals and families. • To write User's Person-Centred Plan, Positive Behaviour Support Plan, Reviews, Assessments and to perform other administrative duties. • Communicate effectively with the service users using verbal and AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication methods. • Communicate effectively with parents, carers, social workers, guardians and other professionals. If you are committed to raise the standards of services and make a positive difference to the lives of people with Autism and Learning Disabilities, please contact us: Emails to v.elston@bdcss.co.uk - T: 0208 665 5258 For further information, please visit www.benshamcentre.co.uk
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SEMH Learning Support Assistant
Randstad Education - West Drayton, London
TemporaryFull time
We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) on behalf of a leading Alternative Provision in West London, supporting pupils aged 5-19 outside mainstream education. Operating from a modern, purpose-built campus with specialist facilities, including science labs, catering suites, and music technology studios - the school provides a dynamic environment designed to help young people thrive. In this role, you will work alongside a passionate team helping students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs re-engage with learning, build confidence, and transition back to mainstream school, further education, or employment. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive special educational needs (SEN) setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support to vulnerable pupils. De-escalate high-pressure situations and effectively manage challenging behaviours. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary SEN team to foster a secure learning environment. Maintain clear professional boundaries to build strong student trust and rapport. Requirements & Qualifications: Demonstrated success in promoting student development, including assessing and tracking progress. Proven experience supporting students with SEMH needs in settings such as foster care, residential children's homes, social care, or complex care environments. Ability to provide unwavering care, lead student activities, and support classroom teams. Strong emotional resilience and commitment to trauma-informed practice. GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above. Willingness to undergo a full Enhanced DBS check. Benefits & Perks: Professional Growth: Clear career progression pathways in an inclusive provision. Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Virtual GP (via Livi), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling, gym discounts, eyecare vouchers, and enhanced parental leave. Financial & Protection: Pension scheme, life cover, family protection, and generous annual leave. Perks & Discounts: Cycle-to-Work scheme, car leasing, tech loans, season ticket loans, referral bonuses, and access to Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers, and Costco membership. How to Apply: If you are interested please call 01293 527416 and ask for Brittany, or send your CV to brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk.
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