A highly respected specialist school within a leading London SEND Trust is seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join their team on a long-term basis from September.
This exceptional school provides specialist education for autistic pupils and is recognised for its inclusive, nurturing, and highly personalised approach to learning. Staff work within a calm, structured, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop independence, communication skills, and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
The school benefits from strong leadership, excellent staff support, and a collaborative culture where educators are genuinely valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for support staff who are passionate about SEND education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support students across the school day, helping pupils engage with learning, regulate emotions, and achieve personal and academic progress.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be calm, patient, and adaptable in their approach
- Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Be confident supporting communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
This role will offer you the opportunity to enjoy:
- A long-term opportunity within a highly regarded specialist setting
- Excellent support and guidance from experienced SEN professionals
- A collaborative and welcoming staff culture
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and SEND training
- The chance to positively impact pupils’ independence, wellbeing, and future outcomes
- A rewarding role within a school that celebrates individuality and student success
The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.
About Opogo Education:
Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model, making it faster, fairer, and more efficient. Our benefits include:
- Easy-to-use mobile app – set your availability and pay rates and let the jobs come to you
- Higher rates – our tech-led approach reduces costs for schools and allows us to pay educators more than traditional agencies
- One-click timesheets – approve your timesheets once a week through the app
- Smart match technology – we connect educators with the most suitable opportunities
- Social enterprise model – we reinvest profits back into the education sector and provide free access to hundreds of CPD-certified courses through our Learn platform
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding, and reference procedures.
Opogo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
Pay: £110.00-£122.00 per day
Work Location: In person
