SEND - Learning Support Assistant

Location: Croydon, London
Pay: £90–£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Type: Open-ended Contract
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP

SEND Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in schools across Croydon, London. This is a general recruitment advert for candidates who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.

The role is ideal for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers, or individuals with transferable experience supporting children or vulnerable people who are interested in working within education.

SEND Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in helping students access learning and participate fully in school life. Responsibilities may include providing one-to-one or small group support, assisting students with additional learning, communication, social, emotional, or physical needs, implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), supporting positive behaviour, and working closely with teachers and other professionals to create an inclusive learning environment.

Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be patient, adaptable, and committed to promoting the wellbeing, independence, and progress of every student. A calm, professional approach and an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities are essential.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would welcome your application.

Contract & Recruitment Information

Elementa is the recruiting partner. Applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks, as well as an application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu

• PAYE contract – unless specifically requested otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship

• Training & Support – access to a wide range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND awareness, Makaton, Thrive, and more

• Dedicated support – regular welfare contact and guidance from a dedicated candidate manager

• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where variation applies, written agreement will be provided in advance

• Additional support services – access to trusted partner services, including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

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