SEN Learning Support Assistant

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EIFA International School

The main purpose of this role is to offer daily in‑class learning and emotional support for a pupil with special educational needs. In this role you will be working closely with EIFA School and the parents to ensure the educational needs are met.

EIFA is an independent, bilingual school in Marylebone. We are looking to engage an experienced and enthusiastic, self‑employed SEN Learning Support Assistant to work on a one‑to‑one basis with one of our pupils from September 2026.

We welcome applicants who have a minimum of at least 2 years SEN Learning Support Assistant experience.

• Provide support and adequate tools for teaching one pupil with special educational needs, ensuring that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other pupils in the class and make progress.
• Use specific programmes to assist the pupil’s individual learning and social needs in order to follow class activities, as per their learning support plan.
• Develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the pupil concerned and take into account their special needs to ensure their access to the lesson and its content through providing appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with the pupil, school staff and parents, treating them with respect and consideration at all times.
• Monitor the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of the pupil, and implement programmes and interventions as set in their learning support plan.
• Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his own by clarifying and explaining instructions.
• Motivate and encourage the pupil, as required, by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs.
• Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher/parents to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning to teachers and SENCo.
• Know and apply school policies on Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning and Equal Opportunities.
• Ensure all interactions with the pupil are professional, appropriate, and always in line with safeguarding expectations.
• Complete mandatory safeguarding and child protection training as required by the school.
• Contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate.
• Comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
• Accompany teachers and the pupil on educational visits when applicable.
• Attend team meetings to discuss the pupil’s needs and profile.
• Use and update the pupil’s learning plan in collaboration with the school team and parents.

• Take part in, and contribute to, personal development activities offered in the school.
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities.
• Be responsible for own tax, National Insurance contributions, and any professional insurance required for self‑employed practice.
• Ensure timely invoicing and accurate recording of hours worked in line with agreed contractual arrangements.

• Working with a team of experienced, enthusiastic and friendly staff.
• A safe environment where everyone’s views are heard, respected and valued.
• Small class sizes with motivated children.
• Opportunities for children, parents, families, staff and the wider community to grow and develop in partnership.
• A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff with a motivating and inspiring leadership and management team.
• A commitment to continuing professional development, across a range…