SEN Learning Support Assistant

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LocationLondon – Waltham Forest
Salary£95 + per day (Term Time)
Posted14/11/2025
Closing date16/02/2026
Ref691752e6a3901
HoursFull time
ContractFixed Term
Teaching Assistant (SEN / General)

Learning Support Assistant | Perfect for aspiring Psychologists | January start

 

We are a successful, warm & welcoming Secondary school in the north-east London borough of Waltham Forest, and we are looking to appoint several Learning Support Assistants (LSA) for a January start. This role will involve you working with a small number of SEN students throughout the school. The children you will be working with have needs such as:  Dyslexia, Learning & Behavior difficulties and mild Autism (ASD).

 

You will be working with pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as working in the Learning Support Center helping with Maths, English, Science and more activities. Lessons will be pre-planned with a clear outline of what’s expected and where progress is supposed to be made. Your line manager will be the school SENCO, where she will give you clear guidance throughout.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

·       Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

·       Supporting a range of SEN: Dyslexia, Learning & Behavior difficulties and mild Autism (ASD)

·       Working alongside class teachers & our SENCO

·       1:1 or group support – (KS3-KS5)

·       Additional training provided throughout

·       January start - Full Time – Long-Term role – Term Time Only

·       £95 per day (first 12 weeks)

·       Located in the Borough of Waltham Forest

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

·       A university degree is essential!

·       You must be an outgoing, committed and a passionate individual

·       Must be able to use your own initiative

·       Good GCSEs and A Level required

·       Strong understanding of the Secondary curriculum required

 

SCHOOL DETAILS

·       Graded ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted report

·       Brilliant HOD throughout each subject

·       Additional training provided throughout – CPD opportunities

·       Located in the Borough of Waltham Forest

·       Good transport links

 

 Apply for this Learning Support Assistant role by sending your CV to Jo at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

 

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We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

 

Learning Support Assistant | Perfect for aspiring Psychologists | January start

 

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