Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
SEN School
Croydon
SEPT 2025

** we are looking for passionate support staff **

Veritas are working with a SEN school that specialises in caring for students on the Autistic spectrum. The school is based in Croydon and caters for ages 2-19 years.
The school have on site school psychologists, behaviour co coordinators and S&L therapists. The classes have 5-8 students per class and the ratio is usually 1 LSA to 2 students.

The school are looking for an LSA with ASD experience. Having experience in dealing with challenging situations and being proactive in your approach to these children is essential - but will also consider people with social worker/support worker backgrounds that have a keen interest in supporting these young individuals.

Ideally candidates will be based locally, have access to a car and be able to commit for the duration of the booking. Located a mile from public transport train links.

Key skills and experience needed:

• SEN experience
• Strong behaviour management
• One to one and small group work
• Professional manor
• Enthusiasm and friendly approach
• Team Teach qualified
• Manual handling and hoists experience
• Personal Care

If you are interested in this rewarding role, please contact Ryan - Recruitment Consultant for South London at Veritas Education

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.'