Principal Education is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in specialist SEN settings across South East London. These roles are ideal for individuals committed to supporting children and young people with complex additional needs, helping them access education in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

The Role:

As an SEN LSA, you will support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of additional needs, which may include:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)

• Challenging behaviour linked to underlying needs

You will work either 1:1 or with small groups, implementing personalised support strategies, behaviour plans, and sensory approaches tailored to each child. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams, you will help create a consistent, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

These positions are typically full-time (Monday–Friday) and require reliability, emotional resilience, and a proactive approach.

What you MUST demonstrate:

• Right to work in the UK

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, complex needs, or behavioural challenges

• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, or positive behaviour support

• Patience, empathy, emotional regulation, and professional boundaries

• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively

• Flexibility and adaptability within dynamic school environments

• Recent enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Overseas police clearance (if lived abroad for 6+ months within the last 5 years)

• Based in London or within a commutable distance

Experience in specialist schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, or care settings is highly desirable.

Pay and Benefits:

• £100–£125 per day

• Potential for higher rates in long-term or ongoing placements (aligned with school pay scales)

• Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience

• The chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of children with additional needs

Apply Now:

To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, please contact Rob Michael at rob.michael@principal-education.co.uk or call 0203 916 5126.

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application.