SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

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SEND Learning Support Assistant – St Albans

Start Your Career in Special Education!

Location: St Albans & surrounding areas

Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, long-term position with potential to become permanent

Role Overview

Are you looking to move away from a standard office job and into a role where you can truly see the impact of your work? We are seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our partner schools in St Albans.

In this role, you will be the bridge between a student and their education. You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to support pupils either one-to-one or in small groups, helping them navigate the school day, access the curriculum, and develop vital social and emotional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Tailored Support: Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN (including Autism, MLD, and PMLD).
• Classroom Collaboration: Assist the teacher in delivering engaging, structured learning activities.
• Emotional Coaching: Support behavior management and use emotional regulation strategies to help students feel safe and focused.
• Building Confidence: Help pupils develop independence, life skills, and the confidence to succeed.
• Creating a Safe Space: Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.

Typical Requirements

We value personality, empathy, and resilience above all else. Ideally, you will have:

• Transferable Experience: Previous experience working with people—this could be in a school, care setting, youth work, or even high-pressure hospitality/retail.
• Mindset: A strong understanding of SEN or a genuine willingness to learn (we provide the training!).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude.
• Clearance: An enhanced DBS check (we can help you apply for this).

Why Apply Through Us?

• Stability: Enjoy the security of a long-term role with a clear path to a permanent school contract.
• Free Training: Access to specialist training in SEN support strategies, such as Autism Awareness and Positive Behavior Management.
• Career Launchpad: Gain invaluable experience for future careers in teaching, educational psychology, or speech and language therapy.
• Local Impact: Work in reputable schools right in the heart of St Albans, avoiding the heavy London commute.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference in St Albans?

• Email: Send your CV to with the subject line "LSA St Albans".
• Online: Click the Apply button now to start your journey!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.