Job Description
Support Staff (Learning Support / Teaching Assistant)
Location: Waltham Forest
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £105-£115 (daily)
About
Philosophy Education are seeking Learning support assistants for a specialist provision dedicated to educating pupils with complex needs / visual impairment / multi-sensory impairments / additional learning needs. We are committed to providing a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
The Role
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dependable Support Staff / Learning Support Assistants to join our team. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day support of pupils with complex and varied learning needs, helping them access the curriculum, develop independence, and grow in confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups in lessons, helping them engage and learn.
- Assist with implementation of individual learning plans / EHCP goals.
- Support pupils communication needs, using visual aids, signing / Makaton / Braille / assistive technology as appropriate.
- Help with mobility, personal care, and life-skills tasks where needed.
- Assist in preparing resources, setting up classroom environment and ensuring safety.
- Monitor pupil behaviour, help maintain a calm, inclusive classroom culture.
- Liaise with teaching staff, therapists, and other support staff to ensure pupil s needs are met.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, preferably including visual impairment, sensory loss, or similar.
- Understanding of / willingness to train in communication methods (e.g. Makaton, Braille, or other relevant systems).
- Patient, compassionate, flexible and resilient, with a problem-solving attitude.
- Good team-player, with strong communication skills.
- Reliable, organised, and caring approach.
What We Offer
- Full induction and ongoing training in special needs education and any specialist skills.
- Supportive team environment, with dedicated leadership.
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable pupils.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
