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SEN Learning Support Assistant – Welwyn Garden City – £14.51–£16.00 per hour
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £14.51–£16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, ongoing placement
Experience: Previous SEN experience essential
Personal Care: Essential – applicants MUST be willing to provide personal care
Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join a Specialist SEND School!
Are you an experienced, compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills can genuinely transform the lives of children and young people?
SENDhelp is recruiting an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Welwyn Garden City, supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in special education, healthcare, residential care or adult learning disability services who wants to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational setting.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience supporting individuals with complex needs and who are confident, comfortable and willing to undertake personal care responsibilities.
About the School
Our client is a specialist SEND school in Welwyn Garden City, providing highly individualised education for children and young people aged 2–19 years.
The school supports pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – including complex communication and sensory processing needs.
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) – supporting pupils who require highly adapted teaching and learning approaches.
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) – supporting children and young people with significant learning, physical and care needs.
Complex Physical Disabilities – supporting pupils with mobility difficulties and additional physical needs.
Sensory Impairments – including visual and hearing impairments.
Complex Medical and Healthcare Needs – supporting pupils who may require significant assistance with everyday activities.
The school's educational philosophy places a strong emphasis on developing communication, independence, confidence, emotional wellbeing and practical life skills.
Learning is carefully adapted to each pupil's individual abilities, helping children and young people develop meaningful skills and achieve their personal goals.
For an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant, this opportunity in Welwyn Garden City offers the chance to contribute to a highly personalised approach to education, where progress is measured not only through academic achievements but also through communication, independence, confidence and quality of life.
Your Role as a SEN Learning Support Assistant
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City, you will work alongside teachers and other education professionals to ensure pupils receive the individual support they need to access learning, develop essential skills and participate fully in school life.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Individualised Learning Support: Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex special educational needs.
Personal Care: Assisting pupils with toileting, changing, hygiene and other personal care requirements while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
Communication Support: Helping pupils develop communication skills, including supporting non-verbal learners and adapting communication to individual needs.
Supporting Independence: Encouraging pupils to develop everyday living skills, confidence and greater independence.
Classroom Assistance: Working closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging, accessible and appropriately differentiated learning activities.
Behaviour and Emotional Support: Using patient, positive and consistent approaches to support emotional regulation and individual behaviour needs.
Sensory and Physical Support: Helping pupils participate in activities adapted to their sensory, physical and developmental needs.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Team Collaboration: Working effectively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to support pupils' individual learning and care plans.
Above all, your role will be about building positive relationships, celebrating individual achievements and helping pupils achieve things that matter to them.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant who is compassionate, reliable, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, you MUST:
Have previous experience working with children, young people OR adults with Special Educational Needs or disabilities.
Be fully willing and comfortable providing personal care, including toileting, changing and supporting individuals with personal hygiene.
Have a genuine understanding of the importance of dignity, respect and safeguarding when supporting vulnerable individuals.
Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, positive approach.
Be comfortable supporting pupils with significant communication, learning, physical or behavioural needs.
Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
Be available for full-time work, Monday to Friday.
Be committed to supporting pupils consistently throughout a long-term placement.
Please note: Personal care is an essential part of this position. Candidates must be willing to undertake these duties.
Desirable Experience
We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in:
Specialist SEND schools or alternative educational settings.
Supporting pupils or adults with ASD, SLD or PMLD.
Learning disability support or complex care services.
Residential children's services or adult social care.
Supporting individuals with limited or non-verbal communication.
Positive behaviour support.
SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant positions.
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care or learning disability support.
You do not need to have worked in a school previously if you have relevant experience supporting adults or children with SEN or complex disabilities.
We recognise that valuable specialist skills are developed across education, healthcare and social care settings.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Working as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of children and young people with complex needs.
You will have the opportunity to:
Build meaningful and positive relationships with pupils.
Support children and young people to achieve important personal milestones.
Apply your existing SEND or care experience in a specialist educational environment.
Contribute to personalised learning that values every pupil's abilities and achievements.
Develop your experience supporting a diverse range of complex learning, communication and physical needs.
Enjoy the continuity of a long-term, full-time placement.
Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Disability Support Worker or Care Assistant, your skills could make an enormous difference.
Why Work with SENDhelp?
At SENDhelp, we specialise in connecting dedicated education and care professionals with opportunities where their skills, experience and passion can make a lasting impact.
When you join SENDhelp, you benefit from:
Competitive hourly pay: £14.51–£16.00 per hour for this opportunity.
PAYE Payments: Straightforward employment payment arrangements.
Holiday Pay Scheme: Access to SENDhelp's holiday pay arrangements.
Training Opportunities: Access to SENDhelp's training suite to support your continued professional learning.
Dedicated Consultant Support: Guidance, encouragement and mentorship from a dedicated SENDhelp consultant or leader.
Commitment to Fair Pay: SENDhelp is a National Living Wage company.
Specialist SEND Recruitment Expertise: Work with a recruitment agency that understands the skills and commitment required to support children and young people with additional needs.
We value professionals who bring compassion, experience, reliability and genuine dedication to the people they support.
Apply Today – SEN Learning Support Assistant, Welwyn Garden City
If you are an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant or a care professional with relevant SEN experience, we would love to hear from you.
This long-term opportunity in Welwyn Garden City is ideal for someone who wants to use their experience to help children and young people develop communication, independence and essential life skills.
Remember: Previous experience supporting adults or children with SEN is essential, and you MUST be willing to undertake personal care duties.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City, apply today and speak to the SENDhelp team about this rewarding opportunity.
Your experience could help a child achieve something extraordinary.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £14.51–£16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, ongoing placement
Experience: Previous SEN experience essential
Personal Care: Essential – applicants MUST be willing to provide personal care
Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join a Specialist SEND School!
Are you an experienced, compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills can genuinely transform the lives of children and young people?
SENDhelp is recruiting an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Welwyn Garden City, supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in special education, healthcare, residential care or adult learning disability services who wants to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational setting.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience supporting individuals with complex needs and who are confident, comfortable and willing to undertake personal care responsibilities.
About the School
Our client is a specialist SEND school in Welwyn Garden City, providing highly individualised education for children and young people aged 2–19 years.
The school supports pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – including complex communication and sensory processing needs.
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) – supporting pupils who require highly adapted teaching and learning approaches.
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) – supporting children and young people with significant learning, physical and care needs.
Complex Physical Disabilities – supporting pupils with mobility difficulties and additional physical needs.
Sensory Impairments – including visual and hearing impairments.
Complex Medical and Healthcare Needs – supporting pupils who may require significant assistance with everyday activities.
The school's educational philosophy places a strong emphasis on developing communication, independence, confidence, emotional wellbeing and practical life skills.
Learning is carefully adapted to each pupil's individual abilities, helping children and young people develop meaningful skills and achieve their personal goals.
For an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant, this opportunity in Welwyn Garden City offers the chance to contribute to a highly personalised approach to education, where progress is measured not only through academic achievements but also through communication, independence, confidence and quality of life.
Your Role as a SEN Learning Support Assistant
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City, you will work alongside teachers and other education professionals to ensure pupils receive the individual support they need to access learning, develop essential skills and participate fully in school life.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Individualised Learning Support: Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex special educational needs.
Personal Care: Assisting pupils with toileting, changing, hygiene and other personal care requirements while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
Communication Support: Helping pupils develop communication skills, including supporting non-verbal learners and adapting communication to individual needs.
Supporting Independence: Encouraging pupils to develop everyday living skills, confidence and greater independence.
Classroom Assistance: Working closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging, accessible and appropriately differentiated learning activities.
Behaviour and Emotional Support: Using patient, positive and consistent approaches to support emotional regulation and individual behaviour needs.
Sensory and Physical Support: Helping pupils participate in activities adapted to their sensory, physical and developmental needs.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Team Collaboration: Working effectively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to support pupils' individual learning and care plans.
Above all, your role will be about building positive relationships, celebrating individual achievements and helping pupils achieve things that matter to them.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant who is compassionate, reliable, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, you MUST:
Have previous experience working with children, young people OR adults with Special Educational Needs or disabilities.
Be fully willing and comfortable providing personal care, including toileting, changing and supporting individuals with personal hygiene.
Have a genuine understanding of the importance of dignity, respect and safeguarding when supporting vulnerable individuals.
Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, positive approach.
Be comfortable supporting pupils with significant communication, learning, physical or behavioural needs.
Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
Be available for full-time work, Monday to Friday.
Be committed to supporting pupils consistently throughout a long-term placement.
Please note: Personal care is an essential part of this position. Candidates must be willing to undertake these duties.
Desirable Experience
We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in:
Specialist SEND schools or alternative educational settings.
Supporting pupils or adults with ASD, SLD or PMLD.
Learning disability support or complex care services.
Residential children's services or adult social care.
Supporting individuals with limited or non-verbal communication.
Positive behaviour support.
SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant positions.
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care or learning disability support.
You do not need to have worked in a school previously if you have relevant experience supporting adults or children with SEN or complex disabilities.
We recognise that valuable specialist skills are developed across education, healthcare and social care settings.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Working as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of children and young people with complex needs.
You will have the opportunity to:
Build meaningful and positive relationships with pupils.
Support children and young people to achieve important personal milestones.
Apply your existing SEND or care experience in a specialist educational environment.
Contribute to personalised learning that values every pupil's abilities and achievements.
Develop your experience supporting a diverse range of complex learning, communication and physical needs.
Enjoy the continuity of a long-term, full-time placement.
Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Disability Support Worker or Care Assistant, your skills could make an enormous difference.
Why Work with SENDhelp?
At SENDhelp, we specialise in connecting dedicated education and care professionals with opportunities where their skills, experience and passion can make a lasting impact.
When you join SENDhelp, you benefit from:
Competitive hourly pay: £14.51–£16.00 per hour for this opportunity.
PAYE Payments: Straightforward employment payment arrangements.
Holiday Pay Scheme: Access to SENDhelp's holiday pay arrangements.
Training Opportunities: Access to SENDhelp's training suite to support your continued professional learning.
Dedicated Consultant Support: Guidance, encouragement and mentorship from a dedicated SENDhelp consultant or leader.
Commitment to Fair Pay: SENDhelp is a National Living Wage company.
Specialist SEND Recruitment Expertise: Work with a recruitment agency that understands the skills and commitment required to support children and young people with additional needs.
We value professionals who bring compassion, experience, reliability and genuine dedication to the people they support.
Apply Today – SEN Learning Support Assistant, Welwyn Garden City
If you are an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant or a care professional with relevant SEN experience, we would love to hear from you.
This long-term opportunity in Welwyn Garden City is ideal for someone who wants to use their experience to help children and young people develop communication, independence and essential life skills.
Remember: Previous experience supporting adults or children with SEN is essential, and you MUST be willing to undertake personal care duties.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City, apply today and speak to the SENDhelp team about this rewarding opportunity.
Your experience could help a child achieve something extraordinary.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.