SEND Education Support Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2-month contract position with a local authority

UMB Rate: 22.78 per hour (Umbrella)

Summary

This is a 2-month contract position with a local authority offering a rate of 22.78 per hour (Umbrella). The role focuses on providing high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The primary goal is to help these individuals achieve their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes by promoting independence confidence inclusion and wellbeing. The postholder will engage in educational social and community-based activities supporting individuals with a range of learning disabilities autism sensory needs and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred support and interventions in line with EHCP outcomes.
Support young people in developing independence confidence communication literacy numeracy and life skills.
Assist SEND Progression Mentors in planning and delivering individual and group learning activities.
Promote social inclusion by connecting individuals with local services community opportunities and digital resources.
Provide emotional behavioural and practical support to encourage participation and engagement.
Support individuals with personal care requirements manual handling and mobility needs where required.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required

Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND learning disabilities autism sensory impairments or physical disabilities.
Experience working with individuals who present behaviours of concern or complex needs.
Experience facilitating educational recreational or life-skills-based activities either individually or in groups.

Essential Qualifications Required

Good standard of education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Understanding of SEND safeguarding equality diversity and inclusion principles.
Knowledge of person-centred planning and Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
Ability to communicate effectively with service users families colleagues and external agencies.

Additional Information

Working hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Southwark Resource Centre 10 Bradenham Close Southwark London Surrey SE172QB United Kingdom
Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
Enhanced DBS required
Application deadline: 10th August 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To provide high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) helping them achieve their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

Required Education:

To provide high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) helping them achieve their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

2-month contract position with a local authorityUMB Rate: 22.78 per hour (Umbrella)SummaryThis is a 2-month contract position with a local authority offering a rate of 22.78 per hour (Umbrella). The role focuses on providing high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educationa...

2-month contract position with a local authority

UMB Rate: 22.78 per hour (Umbrella)

Summary

This is a 2-month contract position with a local authority offering a rate of 22.78 per hour (Umbrella). The role focuses on providing high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The primary goal is to help these individuals achieve their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes by promoting independence confidence inclusion and wellbeing. The postholder will engage in educational social and community-based activities supporting individuals with a range of learning disabilities autism sensory needs and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred support and interventions in line with EHCP outcomes.
Support young people in developing independence confidence communication literacy numeracy and life skills.
Assist SEND Progression Mentors in planning and delivering individual and group learning activities.
Promote social inclusion by connecting individuals with local services community opportunities and digital resources.
Provide emotional behavioural and practical support to encourage participation and engagement.
Support individuals with personal care requirements manual handling and mobility needs where required.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required

Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND learning disabilities autism sensory impairments or physical disabilities.
Experience working with individuals who present behaviours of concern or complex needs.
Experience facilitating educational recreational or life-skills-based activities either individually or in groups.

Essential Qualifications Required

Good standard of education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Understanding of SEND safeguarding equality diversity and inclusion principles.
Knowledge of person-centred planning and Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
Ability to communicate effectively with service users families colleagues and external agencies.

Additional Information

Working hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Southwark Resource Centre 10 Bradenham Close Southwark London Surrey SE172QB United Kingdom
Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
Enhanced DBS required
Application deadline: 10th August 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To provide high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) helping them achieve their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

Required Education:

To provide high-quality person-centred support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) helping them achieve their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.