This is a 1-month contract position with a local authority aimed at providing high-quality, person-centered support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role is crucial in helping these individuals progress toward their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. The postholder will operate across community, center-based, and educational settings to foster independence, enhance communication skills, build confidence, and support inclusion within local networks and services.

Deliver tailored, outcome-focused interventions for young people with learning disabilities, autism, sensory needs, and physical disabilities, in line with EHCP outcomes.
Support SEND Progression Mentors in key working duties, including preparing and delivering structured educational and progression-focused activities.
Provide positive behavioral, emotional, and practical support using a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, or behaviors of concern.
Experience delivering group and one-to-one sessions linked to learning, social development, or independence skills.
Experience supporting people in community and/or center-based disability services.
Experience using or contributing to a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach.
Demonstrable experience working in diverse and multicultural environments.

Relevant Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, Education, Support Work, or equivalent experience.

Working hours: 22.5 hours per week
Target start date: 31 Aug 2026
Location: Southwark Resource Centre, 10 Bradenham Close, Southwark, London, Surrey, SE172QB, United Kingdom
Enhanced DBS required.
Bi-weekly payment schedule
The role closes on 3rd Aug 2026, apply ASAP.

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SEND Support Assistant