SEND Learning Support Assistant - ASD / Full-Time - South West London

TimePlan Education is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in South West London on a full-time basis with an immediate start. The role will continue until July, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to be taken on permanently by the school.

The position will involve supporting a post 16 class, working closely with pupils with ASD, speech and language needs, sensory needs, and complex learning difficulties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is calm, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs. The school is looking for an individual who can build positive relationships with pupils, support communication and engagement, and work collaboratively with teaching and therapy staff.

The ideal candidate will be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, using structured routines, visual support, and positive behaviour strategies to help pupils access learning and regulate emotions.

Job Responsibilities

* Support pupils within a post 16 class
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD and complex needs
* Support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
* Use sensory and communication-based strategies to support pupils'' individual needs
* Work closely with teachers and therapists to maintain a structured learning environment
* Support pupils with personal care where required
* Promote positive behaviour and pupil independence

Benefits to you

* Free SEND workshop - Online
* Free Team Teach Level 1 Training - Online
* Excellent rates of pay
* Full-time - 5 days a week
* Opportunity for a permanent contract in July
* Immediate start

Job Requirements

* Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
* Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Confident supporting pupils with ASD and complex needs
* DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
* Available full-time and able to commit until July

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Timeplan Education. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."

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