SEND Learning Support Assistant – Mainstream Secondary – Dagenham £100–£115 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | Start After October Half Term Axcis Education is recruiting a confident and proactive SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a large mainstream secondary school in Dagenham, supporting students across KS3, KS4 and potentially Sixth Form. The school has an established Student Development and SEND team, including a dedicated provision for students with Autism, alongside support for pupils with ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech and language needs and other barriers to learning. Most support takes place within mainstream lessons, with additional 1:1 and small-group intervention where appropriate. This role would particularly suit someone who is confident working with teenagers and understands how to make learning more accessible without creating dependency. The school is looking for someone personable, switched-on and able to work collaboratively with subject teachers across a busy secondary environment. About the Role Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 within mainstream lessons Working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia and additional learning needs Supporting students within and alongside the school’s dedicated ASD provision Providing a mixture of classroom, 1:1 and small-group support Helping students access lessons across English, Maths, Science, Humanities and other curriculum subjects Supporting pupils with organisation, focus, communication and independence Delivering targeted interventions where required Supporting students against EHCP outcomes and individual SEND targets Working closely with subject teachers, SEND staff and the wider inclusion and pastoral team Helping students become increasingly confident managing their own learning About You We would particularly like to hear from candidates who: Have previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, SEND TA or secondary support worker Are confident supporting secondary-aged students Have experience with Autism – particularly desirable Have previous school-based SEND experience – strongly preferred Can support students academically across a range of subjects Understand when a pupil needs help and when they should be encouraged to work independently Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries Are proactive, reliable and confident working within a large school Can commit to a full-time, long-term position A CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification would be an advantage, although relevant secondary SEND experience is more important. The School & Location The role is based within a large secondary school and Sixth Form in Dagenham, with a well-established SEND, inclusion and behaviour structure. The school supports pupils with SEND predominantly through the mainstream curriculum, alongside targeted intervention and a dedicated Autism provision. The school is easily accessible from Barking, Dagenham, Chadwell Heath, Romford and surrounding East London areas. Apply Today If you are an experienced LSA or SEND TA who enjoys working with secondary-aged students and wants to become part of an established SEND and inclusion team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and Axcis Education will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>