Find Your Dream Job

Cover
company logo

SEND Teaching Assistant - Catering LSA

icon
Sector

Education

icon
Job Type

Contract

icon
Salary Range

Unspecified

Description

Job Title: Catering Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEND College
Location: Bromley, South London
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term or Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them build practical life skills? A specialist SEND college in Bromley is seeking a Catering Learning Support Assistant to support students in developing catering and hospitality skills in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in education, care, or hospitality, who has a patient and hands-on approach and a genuine passion for inclusive learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, during catering sessions
• Assist with practical food preparation, hygiene, safety, and kitchen routines
• Encourage independence and engagement in a structured, vocational environment
• Work 1:1 and in small groups, implementing EHCP goals and supporting communication
• Collaborate with tutors, therapists, and wider college staff to ensure holistic support

Requirements:

• Experience in a SEND, care, or vocational training setting
• Knowledge of catering or willingness to assist in practical kitchen tasks
• Proactive, calm, and adaptable approach to supporting diverse learner needs
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on students' confidence, skills, and independence. Apply today to join a supportive and skilled team in a well-respected SEND college.