Job Description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Girls' School - Lewisham

£95-£120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2025

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?

Our trusted partner, a welcoming and inclusive girls' secondary school in Lewisham, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to support students with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

About the Role:

Supporting students with SEND in a 1:1 or small group capacity

Working closely with teaching staff to deliver differentiated and accessible learning

Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and social development

Promoting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Collaborating with SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (in school or care settings)

A patient, empathetic, and positive approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing needs

A genuine interest in education and supporting young women to achieve their full potential

Desirable (but not essential):

Knowledge of strategies for supporting ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech/language needs

Experience using communication tools such as PECS or Makaton

A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Psychology degree)

What We Offer:

Competitive daily rate: £95-£120, based on experience

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities from our dedicated agency team

The chance to work in a vibrant, all-girls school with a strong pastoral ethos

Opportunity to gain valuable experience for a future career in education, psychology, or therapy

Interested?

Apply now to secure your place for the new academic year! We're shortlisting and interviewing immediately for this September start.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 interviewVeritas 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