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Learning Support Assistant - Primary / Early Years Setting | Mitcham
Full-Time Role | Immediate / September Start
Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunity
Recruiting via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a school in Mitcham to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant for a full-time role within a Primary or Early Years setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong SEN/SEND and SEMH experience who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About the Role

• Supporting pupils within a Primary or Early Years SEN setting
• Assisting children with a range of needs including SEN, SEND, and SEMH
• Providing 1:1 and small group support inside and outside the classroom
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated activities
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCP targets and support strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
• Full-time role with immediate or September start available

Essential Requirements - Please Read Carefully

✔️ Experience working with SEN/SEND or SEMH pupils
✔️ Experience within a Primary, Early Years, or SEN setting
✔️ Strong understanding of supporting children with additional needs
✔️ Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
✔️ Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
✔️ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

⚠️ Applications without relevant SEN or school-based experience may not be considered.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Can build positive and t