SEN Learning Support Assistant

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SEN Learning Support Assistant – Brent Location: Brent, London, UK Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 13 March 2026 Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Term Time Only) Salary: £90–£100 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates may apply for candidates with strong subject knowledge or previous classroom experience. Pay is in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Teach Now is recruiting a patient and proactive SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Brent. This role involves supporting students with additional learning needs within mainstream classrooms, helping them stay focused, confident and engaged throughout the school day.
You will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to provide consistent in-class support, helping students who may experience challenges with focus, behaviour or emotional regulation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is calm, resilient and passionate about supporting young people, and who enjoys making a meaningful impact on students’ progress and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide in-class support for students with a range of SEN needs
• Help students stay focused and engaged during lessons
• Support pupils who may experience behavioural or emotional challenges
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to implement support strategies
• Provide feedback on student progress and wellbeing where required
Benefits
• Competitive daily pay: £90–£100
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting students with additional needs
• Work within a supportive and collaborative school environment
• Ideal role for those considering careers in teaching, psychology or youth work
• Chance to make a positive and lasting difference to students’ learning experience
Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting students
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Commitment to supporting students with additional learning and emotional needs
• Experience supporting SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs, or previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, would be advantageous.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
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Location:
Brent, London, United Kingdom
Salary:
£90 - £100 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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