SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistants required
West and South West London
ASAP and September 2025 start
95-110 per day

Veritas Education works with a wide range of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas, providing high-quality teachers and support staff for long-term, short-term, permanent, and daily supply roles. We partner with state, private, and independent schools, building strong, trusted relationships with our clients.

We are currently recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to support students with special educational needs and learning difficulties in schools across West and south west London. Roles are to start as soon as possible and September 2025. These are full-time roles, term-time only, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting students in an educational environment, particularly those with SEN. A solid understanding of learning difficulties, whether gained through experience or academic studies, would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities of the SEN Learning Support Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 support to students with special educational needs.
• Work proactively to help students meet their academic goals.
• Encourage and motivate students to actively engage in their learning.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teacher in general learning and student development.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A strong understanding of special educational needs (SEN).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Reliability and a commitment to supporting students' progress.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and independently when required.
• Relevant certifications and training in SEN are an advantage, as well as first-hand experience working with SEN students.

To be considered for this position, please respond to this advert with your CV outlining your relevant experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.'