SEND Learning Support Assistant - Secondary Education & Training

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Secondary - Barnet

• Secondary SEND
• Full-Time
• Daily Rate - 104 to 110

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking outstanding SEND Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist therapeutic secondary school base in Barnet. This setting supports students aged 11-19 with Education, Health and Care Plans, including autism, SEMH needs, anxiety, and complex learning profiles.

This school is known for its nurturing, therapeutic approach, placing wellbeing and emotional resilience at the centre of learning while maintaining high academic expectations. Staff work closely together to provide personalised education, strong pastoral care, and meaningful preparation for adulthood.

We are looking for enthusiastic, hands‑on individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and who can contribute to a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Bring passion, patience, and enthusiasm for working in SEND environments
• Have experience supporting students with SEND, particularly autism, SEMH, or complex needs (or strong transferable care experience)
• Have experience working with children or adults in education, care, or therapeutic settings
• Be committed to supporting both the academic and emotional development of students
• Be confident supporting students with regulation, engagement, and personalised learning strategies

• Supporting students in class on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Promoting emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement with learning
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Supporting lesson preparation and adapted learning activities
• Supervising students safely inside and outside the classroom

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Competitive pay rates based on experience
• A fast and efficient clearance process
• Opportunities for long‑term or permanent contracts after 12 weeks
• Access to free online CPD and SEND training

Please note:

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Empowering Learning Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face‑to‑face interview.

Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.