SEN Learning Support Assistant
Primary Academy – SEN Unit Enfield
Full-Time Term-Time Only
£89 – £100 per day

A welcoming and inclusive academy in Enfield is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within a dedicated SEN unit, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

The role involves working as part of a small, supportive team in a class of 12 children, providing both learning and personal care support. Pupils range in age from Reception to 9 years old.

The Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will support children with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and feel safe and supported throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with SEN within a specialist SEN unit
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting and hygiene where required
• Supporting learning activities in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Helping to manage behaviour and promote positive engagement
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver tailored support
• Encouraging communication, social interaction, and emotional development
• Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

Person Specification

• Experience working with SEN children (school, care, or support setting)
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Able to work well as part of a team
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

This role is suitable for experienced SEN Learning Support Assistants as well as individuals with relevant care or support experience looking to progress within education.

The School

The academy has a well-established SEN unit, a supportive leadership team, and a strong focus on staff training and development. The school is easily accessible via public transport and offers a welcoming and collaborative working environment.

 

If this position is of interest, 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.