Connex - London
SEND Learning Support Assistant – Bank Staff (Flexible Working)
Location: Walthamstow, E17, London
Salary: £95.83 per day
Start Date: ASAP (Subject to DBS and clearance)
Assignment Details
- Flexible, bank staff role – work on days that suit you
- Covering short-term bookings, day-to-day absences, and sickness cover
- Opportunities to work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
- Supporting children with SEND (ASD and complex needs) within a mainstream primary school
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About the Role
Connex Education is recruiting SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join the bank staff team at a large, inclusive mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest.
This role offers flexible working to fit around your availability, with opportunities to support pupils across all year groups, from Early Years through to KS2. You will be working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs, providing support either 1:1 or in small groups within the classroom.
You may also be required to assist with personal care, including toileting and feeding, and will need to confidently support children with challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-class support for children with SEND across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
- Deliver tailored support through visuals, structured routines, and individualised strategies
- Encourage communication, interaction, and emotional regulation
- Use de-escalation techniques to safely manage challenging behaviour
- Support pupils with toileting, feeding, and personal care needs where required
- Work alongside teachers and support staff to promote inclusion and help pupils access learning
Person Specification
- Experience supporting children with SEND (ASD and complex needs) in schools, care, or similar settings
- Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and applying de-escalation strategies
- Flexibility to work across year groups and adapt to different classrooms and routines
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting children
- Willingness to assist with personal care
- A current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex
Why Join Connex Education?
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- Flexible working – choose the days you are available
- Access to SEND and behaviour management training resources
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you’re looking for flexible work in a welcoming mainstream school and want to make a real difference supporting children with SEND, apply today to join our bank staff team.
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.