Connex - London
SEND Learning Support Assistant
Location: E17, Waltham Forest, London
Salary: £95.83 per day
Start Date: 23rd February (or sooner)
Assignment Details
- Full-time role, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
- Working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Long-term role
- Supporting a small group of Year 1 pupils with SEND in a mainstream classroom
- Providing targeted support for pupils with a range of needs, including one child with complex needs
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About the Role
Connex Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest (E17) to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support a group of Year 1 pupils with SEND. One pupil within the group presents with complex needs and requires consistent, structured support, including strategies to manage challenging behaviour. This role is ideal for a confident, resilient individual with a calm and nurturing approach, who can build strong relationships and maintain clear boundaries while promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide structured support to a small group of Year 1 pupils with SEND, working within the classroom and during interventions.
- Deliver tailored support for a pupil with complex needs, including managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
- Support pupils to access the curriculum through adapted tasks, visuals, modelling, and hands-on resources.
- Implement behaviour support plans and use positive behaviour management strategies consistently.
- Support emotional regulation, routines, and transitions throughout the school day.
- Implement strategies recommended by the SENCO, EHCPs, and external professionals.
- Use communication aids such as visuals, PECs, Makaton, or sensory supports where appropriate.
- Encourage independence, social interaction, and positive peer relationships.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to review progress and adapt support.
- Record observations and provide feedback on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and engagement.
Person Specification
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English & Maths or equivalent).
- Proven experience working with children (essential).
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including complex needs (highly desirable).
- Confident managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
- Calm, patient, resilient, and able to remain consistent under pressure.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies, or behaviour support plans is advantageous.
- A current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
Why Join Connex Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Access to SEND and behaviour-focused CPD and training resources
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you are an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to make a real difference in the early stages of a child’s education.
All placements are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.
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.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.