Learning Support Assistant

Location: Thamesmead

Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

• SEND Hub

• Primary School

• Greenwich

• Full-time

• January 2026 start

• Ongoing contract

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are working with a primary school in Thamesmead, Greenwich, that has a specialist hub within their school dedicated to children with SEN. The school is seeking dedicated and caring Learning Support Assistants to join their team on a full-time basis from January and make a real difference in the lives of these children.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant in the school’s new specialist hub, you will:

• Support children who require time out from the classroom due to their additional needs.

• Work with pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs.

• Collaborate closely with teachers and fellow Learning Support Assistants to plan and deliver engaging learning and development activities.

• Provide support to pupils across a variety of classes, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs.

The school is looking for individuals who:

• Have prior experience supporting children or adults with SEN.

• Possess a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.

• Are patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.

• Are enthusiastic about contributing to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The School

This welcoming primary school, part of a small and successful academy trust in Greenwich, offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated team. Located in Thamesmead, the school is easily accessible by car, train, or local bus links, making it convenient for staff from surrounding areas. The school benefits from an experienced and committed senior leadership team who are driving forward significant progress and innovation.

If you’re interested in SEND education and want to play a key role in shaping the futures of children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients