The Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to strengthen a specialist resource base within a mainstream secondary school in Havering. If you have the commitment and skill to help neurodivergent students communicate, connect and achieve, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Scaffold access to mainstream lessons—modifying language, tasks and materials for clarity and reduced sensory load.
• Create regulation‑friendly breakout spaces and implement low‑arousal behaviour‑support plans.

• Record progress against EHCP targets using agreed assessment frameworks; share clear evidence with teachers, therapists and parents.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture where neurodivergent students feel understood, respected and ambitious.

Person Profile — What You’ll Need

Essential

• Practical experience supporting autistic young people or students with Developmental Language Disorder/SLCN in a school or youth setting.
• Calm, solution‑focused mindset; able to anticipate needs and act proactively.
• Confident written and spoken English for professional communication with families and multi‑disciplinary teams.

What’s In It For You

• Meaningful impact – contribute to the systems, ethos and success of a specialist provision.
• High‑quality CPD – regular in‑house coaching
• Collaborative environment – SALT, OT and specialist teachers on‑site three days a week.
• Competitive pay – £90–£120 per day (experience‑dependent), with clear progression to HLTA or therapy‑assistant roles.
• Term‑time hours – maximise work‑life balance while building a rewarding SEND career.

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329.