Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistants required

East London

ASAP start

£95-£110 per day

Veritas Education work with a variety of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas, providing high-quality teachers and support staff for long-term, short-term, permanent, and daily supply roles. We partner with state, private, and independent schools, building strong, trusted relationships with our clients.

We are currently seeking experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants for primary, secondary, and SEN schools across East London. Roles are full time, term time only, and to start both as soon as possible and September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working with students with a range of special educational needs, providing tailored support to help them achieve their potential in both academic and personal development. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate and proactive approach, with experience supporting students with SEN in an educational setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting SEN students on a 1:1 basis
• working proactively to help students achieve their attainment levels
• encourage students to engage proactively with their learning
• helping to provide a safe environment for children to learn.
• assisting the teacher with students general learning and development.

The ideal candidate:

• A strong understanding of special educational needs
• A strong communicator, able to build a rapport with young people
• Patient and empathetic
• Reliable and committed to the school and students' improvement
• Enthusiastic and engaging
• Able to work alongside the teacher and independently
• Certifications and attendance to training courses for SEN are beneficial, as well as first hand experience with SEN.

To be considered for this position, please respond to this ad with your CV outlining your relevant experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'