Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: SEN Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Primary School, Lewisham, London
Salary: £85 - £135 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lewisham, currently seeking an experienced SEN Behaviour Support Assistant to join their specialist behavioural unit.

This is a full-time, long-term position supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2 who require targeted behavioural and emotional support in a dedicated provision within the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with significant behavioural needs on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Provide structure, consistency, and emotional regulation support
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external professionals
• Promote inclusion and help pupils develop self-confidence and positive peer relationships
• Follow Positive Handling protocols where appropriate to ensure safety for all

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children with behavioural and SEN needs
• In-date Positive Handling (Team Teach or equivalent) training is essential
• Resilient, calm, and compassionate approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Able to commit to full-time, term-time hours
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through Veritas)

What Veritas Offers:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Support from a dedicated consultant who understands school staffing needs
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a rewarding setting

To apply, please submit your CV or call Veritas on 0203026150. Early applications are encouraged as interviews/trials will be arranged on a rolling basis.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.'