• SEND Learning Support Assistant
• Abbeywood
• Full-time
• Long-term contract
• Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

A Primary School is seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team in Abbey Wood. This role involves working closely with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing both in and out of the classroom.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to help pupils access the curriculum, develop independence, and reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND

• Support learning activities across the curriculum

• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs/EHCPs)

• Encourage positive behaviour, inclusion, and emotional regulation

• Assist with personal care where required

• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally with SEND

• Is patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Is flexible, proactive, and a strong team player

• Has good communication and organisational skills

Experience with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH is desirable but not essential — training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

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.