Learning Support Assistants required in special needs schools across London

Learning Support Assistants required in special needs schools across London

JOB DESCRIPTION: Principal Education are seeking hard-working and enthusiastic educators, passionate about making a positive impact on the academic and social development of children, to work as learning support assistants (LSA’s) in our special needs schools/provisions across London. There are NO qualifications required for this type of work, however, previous experience working with children in some capacity is highly desirable – preferably supporting children closely with special needs requirements, such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, physical or learning difficulties etc.

As an LSA, you will be tasked with providing targeted support for children with statemented special needs in classroom; either within small groups or on a 1:1 basis; collaborating with the teacher to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils. These roles typically require a full-time commitment from educators (Monday – Friday), to provide consistency and continuity for the children that you will be closely supporting.      

To be eligible for this role, you MUST:

• Demonstrate the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Demonstrate the ability to support with creating a learning environment that effectively caters for pupils with special education needs and behavioural challenges.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, composure, and diligence; to maintain an optimal and safe learning environment for children with statemented special needs.
• Be flexible and adaptable, willing and able to think on your feet.
• Possess a recent, enhanced copy of a DBS – or be willing to obtain one from Principal Education.
• Possess an overseas police clearance from any country that you have resided in for six months or more within the last five years, outside of the United Kingdom.
  
• Be based in a London borough, or within commutable distance.

Pay rates for work as an LSA in our special needs schools/provisions, typically range from £100 - £115 per day. However, if you secure an ongoing role in the one school, then we will aim to pay you a daily rate which aligns with the salaries offered by the respective school.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, as well as your suitability for the role, please contact Maia at (url removed) or on (phone number removed). NOTE: If you include an updated copy of your CV with your expression of interest, this will greatly enhance the quality of your application.