Learning Support Assistant; SEN

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work with young people aged 7-16 years who have learning difficulties and speech and language needs.

Full‑time, permanent role based at a local special educational needs school. Hours are 08:30‑16:00, Monday‑Friday, with a start date in September. The successful candidate will support students on a 1:1 basis in accessing learning in accordance with their Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and the ECHP.

• Interact with and participate in the development of students' skills, supporting pupils to reach their potential for independence
• Support pupils' participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities within the local community
• Provide the support and care identified in students' individual learning plans
• Encourage and enable students to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene
• Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as required

• A desire to help others enjoy learning and develop independence
• GCSEs with a minimum Grade C/level 4 or equivalent, including Maths and English language
• Experience of working with adults or children with learning or communication difficulties
• Honest, trustworthy and ethical behaviour at all times
• Own means of transport (desirable)

• Access to all school facilities
• On‑site parking
• CPD opportunities available for all staff
• Free hot meal
• On‑site speech & language and occupational therapists
• Off‑site activities such as horse‑riding, swimming, shopping and park visits
• Opportunity to complete fully funded training

For more information about this role or to apply, please contact Bryony di Cara on or email bryony

Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.