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LSA/SEN (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193068
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 5 November 2026
London
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Education Details

SEN fe college

Job Description

LSA/SEN

Temporary | Contract

Location: the provider

Start date: 16 November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting learners with additional needs to achieve and grow in confidence?

About the Role

You'll join the learning support team at an education provider, working alongside teaching staff to help learners with special educational needs and disabilities access the curriculum and make progress.

You'll provide in-class and one-to-one support, adapting your approach to each learner's needs and helping them build independence, confidence and skills for the future.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting learners with SEND in class and on a one-to-one basis.
  • Adapting resources and support to meet individual learner needs.
  • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
  • Working closely with teaching and learning support colleagues to keep support joined up.
  • Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience of supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities
  • A patient, encouraging approach and strong communication skills
  • An enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A relevant learning support or teaching assistant qualification
  • Experience of working within a further education setting

If you're ready to make a genuine difference to learners with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Mayuri Taank

Mayuri Taank

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience of supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Patient, encouraging approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Skills & Qualifications

SEND supportOne-to-one supportIn-class supportResource adaptationLearner independence developmentInclusive education

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