SEN Learning Support Assistant

Permanent
full-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference SENLSAELondon_1771509273

Closing date March 22, 2026

Location East London, United Kingdom

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Learning Support AssistantEast London ASAP start£95-110 per day

Veritas Education is partnering with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across East London to recruit dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and learning difficulties. These are full-time, term-time roles, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.

We are seeking candidates with a strong track record of supporting students, ideally within an educational environment, particularly those with SEN and additional learning needs. You should bring a solid understanding of SEN and learning difficulties, gained through professional experience and/or relevant academic study.

If you're committed, compassionate, and ready to empower students to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the SEN Learning Support Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN and learning difficulties.
• Work proactively to help students meet their academic goals.
• Encourage and motivate students to actively engage in their learning.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the teacher in general learning and student development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience supporting students with special educational needs and a solid understanding of SEN.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing, student-focused approach.
• Reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• A relevant degree and/or SEN training are an advantage

To be considered for this position, please respond to this advert with your CV outlining your relevant experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'