Learning Support Assistant

Pay: £90-£115 per day (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Romford, Essex

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (SEN) to join a welcoming specialist setting supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex communication needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly supportive environment where staff play a vital role in helping pupils develop independence, confidence, communication skills, and achieve their individual goals.

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including Autism, SLD, PMLD, and communication needs
• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support within the classroom
• Assisting with personalised learning activities, sensory interventions, and care routines
• Encouraging communication, engagement, emotional regulation, and personal development
• Supporting pupils with life skills and independence throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver a holistic approach to learning
• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and supported
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Experience working with Autism, SLD, PMLD, or complex needs (desirable but not essential)
• Experience supporting personal care or sensory needs (preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Ideal for aspiring SEN Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Health & Social Care professionals

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