SEND Learning Support Assistant – Primary School – Tower Hamlets From £100 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start Axcis are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets who are seeking an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a SEND LSA or SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning. The school has a strong community ethos and places inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations at the centre of its approach. The successful candidate will support pupils who may require additional help with communication, learning, attention, emotional regulation or social interaction. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to provide consistent support that helps children feel safe, included and ready to learn. The school is based in the Bow area of Tower Hamlets and is well connected by the Underground, DLR and local bus routes, making it accessible from Stratford, Mile End, Poplar, Newham and surrounding East London areas. About the SEND LSA Role As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will provide classroom, small-group and 1:1 support to pupils across the primary age range. Children may have additional needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social communication needs, SEMH or developmental delay. Support will be tailored to each pupil, with a focus on communication, engagement, confidence and independence. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND • Helping children access differentiated classroom activities • Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs • Using visual timetables, now-and-next boards and structured routines • Supporting attention, emotional regulation and positive behaviour • Helping pupils manage transitions and changes in routine • Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy or communication interventions • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction • Following EHCP outcomes and individual pupil support plans • Recording progress and sharing observations with teaching and SEND staff • Working closely with families and professionals where appropriate What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a SEND Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or 1:1 support worker • Experience supporting primary-aged children with additional needs • Knowledge of autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs • A calm, patient and nurturing approach • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Confidence supporting children with emotional regulation and behaviour • Experience using PECS, Makaton, visual supports or sensory strategies would be beneficial • Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries • Reliability and full-time availability for a long-term position This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive Tower Hamlets primary school where inclusion is central to school life. You will have the chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils and provide consistent support that helps them participate, progress and become more independent. If you are an experienced SEND LSA or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, long-term role in East London, apply today to be considered. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>