Send Learning Support Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Temp to Contract

West Drayton £15.35 - £16.65 per hour Full‑time, 5 days per week

A highly inclusive and forward‑thinking specialist setting in West Drayton is seeking a committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September. This is a long‑term role, working Monday to Friday, supporting pupils with a range of complex needs in a nurturing, structured environment.

About the School

This is a well‑resourced, specialist provision with a strong therapeutic ethos. The senior leadership team is supportive, hands‑on and deeply invested in staff development. Pupils present with a variety of needs including ASC, SLD, communication difficulties and sensory processing differences, and the school prides itself on creating a safe, calm and consistent environment where every child can thrive.

What the Role Involves

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEND
• Assisting with communication, emotional regulation and sensory strategies
• Using tools such as visual timetables, now/next boards and personalised learning resources
• Supporting pupils through structured routines, transitions and behaviour plans
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team
• Contributing to a positive, encouraging and inclusive classroom environment
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and engagement in learning

What You'll Need

• Genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with autism and complex needs
• Previous SEND experience or relevant background ( psychology, sports, youth work)
• DBS on the Update Service
• Reliability, resilience and a calm, caring approach

Benefits

• Weekly pay via umbrella
• On‑site staff car park
• Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting

If you're ready to take the next step in your SEND career and make a real difference, apply now!

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed

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