At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with additional needs to achieve their goals and develop essential skills.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible full-time and part-time roles available from September 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in learners' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and a caring, patient approach are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 23 £ per hour.
Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SEND)
Location
North London
Start Date
September 2026
Salary
- 18-23 pound per hour ( Depending on your experience )
- Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND team from September 2026.
This rewarding role involves supporting learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.
Working closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals, you will help learners access education, develop independence, improve literacy and numeracy skills, and achieve their individual goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with SEND.
- Support students in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and life skills.
- Assist learners to engage in lessons, enrichment activities, and work experience opportunities.
- Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Support learners with mobility needs using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and EHCP outcomes.
- Support learners with medical needs, including medication administration and PEG feeding where trained.
- Promote independence, confidence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND, learning disabilities, or additional needs.
- A caring, patient, and professional approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Willingness to provide personal care support.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner wellbeing.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting learners with complex needs, autism, or PMLD.
- Training in Manual Handling, PEG Feeding, Medication Administration, Makaton, or Positive Behaviour Support.
- Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, or a related field.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing specialist SEND training and professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives every day.
- Safeguarding Statement
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting learners with SEND to achieve their potential, develop independence, and prepare for adulthood, we would love to hear from you
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies.
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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