Learning Support Assistant SEND/SEMH

 
Learning Support Assistant – Primary School – Croydon
Location: Croydon, South LondonPay: £110–£120 per dayHours: 8:30am – 3:30pmContract: Full-time, long-termStart Date: ASAP / September 2026
Are you passionate about helping children learn, develop and reach their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children’s lives?
Pink Tile Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Croydon area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to develop a career in education. The successful candidate will provide support both inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they feel confident, included and supported throughout the school day.
Experience working with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable, although this is not essential. Previous experience working within a school or educational setting would also be an advantage.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other members of the school team to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.
You may be supporting children on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or as part of the wider classroom, depending on their individual needs.
Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop key skills.
Providing additional support to pupils who may require extra help with their learning.
Supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs where appropriate.
Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning.
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Supporting children who may experience difficulties with concentration, communication, emotional regulation or behaviour.
Working alongside class teachers and the wider support team to meet individual pupil needs.
Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Providing consistent and calm support when children become dysregulated or require additional reassurance.
Using your own initiative to identify where pupils may need additional help.
Celebrating pupils’ progress and achievements.

About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic, patient and genuinely passionate about working with children.
You will ideally have:

Experience working with children or young people.
A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development.
Previous experience working in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential.
Experience supporting children with SEND or SEMH is desirable.
Experience working with challenging behaviour or vulnerable children would be advantageous.
Experience with ASD and/or ADHD is desirable but not essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A calm, patient and positive approach.
The ability to build strong and positive relationships with children.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Confidence working independently and using your own initiative.
A flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
A genuine desire to develop a career in education and make a positive difference.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience within a primary school and develop their career in education.
Whether you already have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, Support Worker or similar role, or you are looking to take your first step into education, we would love to hear from you.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, develop your understanding of SEND and learning support, and make a meaningful difference to children’s education and wellbeing.
If you’re someone who believes that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, this could be the role for you.
Why Work With Pink Tile Education?
At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.
We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.
Our team has extensive experience within education, particularly across SEND and SEMH settings, so we understand the unique challenges and rewards these roles bring.
Pink Tile Education, our schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”. Our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employer.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and believe you have the patience, enthusiasm, resilience and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Croydon.
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Pay & Holiday Pay
The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
Safeguarding
Pink Tile Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
Important Notice
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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