YMCA East Surrey
Senior Learning Support Assistant -SEND
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Employment Type
Part Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
03-08-2026
Application End Date
28-08-2026
Location
YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate
Zip Code
RH2 8HA
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Description
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.
Are you passionate about working with children with disabilities - this exciting job opportunity could be for you!
We are looking for an experienced Senior Learning Support Assistant-SEND to join our Alternative Education provision. In our Hub we support Learners to achieve positive learning outcomes through a varied and person-centred timetable.
This role requires someone with relevant training in positive behaviour management, epilepsy, safeguarding, as well as experience working with those who require support with medical needs.
If you have experience working in an educational setting and are passionate about working with young people who have disabilities, we would love to hear from you.
This role requires someone with Health & Social care level 2 or equivalent qualification in School Teaching Assistant.
WORKING HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 3:30pm (including 30 minutes unpaid break) - Term-time only (39 weeks)
WORKING PATTERN: Term-time only (39 weeks) - Monday to Friday
PAY: £13.74 per hour/ Pro-rata: £17,415 per annum (FTE: £25,006 per annum) + Holiday Pay
Key Responsibilities
- To assist the Hub Disability Leader in delivering high-quality care, stimulating and engaging learning opportunities to Learners attending our Alternative Provision.
- Assist in identifying areas of development and recording evidence for learning progression with recognition of outcomes achieved.
- Support our complex medical Learners, provide 1:1 support and medical interventions.
- Record and evidence learning actions completed for Asdan module work.
- Lead and at times be responsible for a team of LSA’s and volunteers when needed, including daily debriefs and feeding back to the leader or Senior Coordinator.
- Supporting children/young people with eating and drinking as outlined within their care plan and guidelines.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, following care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments.
- Contribute to the daily organisation and delivery of activities, ensuring they are adapted where appropriate to be accessible to all Learners to the best of their abilities.
- Attend staff meetings, training, and development events to maintain the knowledge and skills required for this role.
- Provide a high level of diligence and surveillance for the Learner you are supporting, including personal hygiene, behaviour, nutrition, sensory and learning needs, feeding back any new observations to the Senior or Leader.
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We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
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Benefits
- Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
- Discounted childcare for permanent employees
- Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
- Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- On site parking
INTERVIEWS
YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview suitable candidates as and when they apply, so if you are interested in this role then early application is advised.
TO APPLY
Please scroll down the page to the application form.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An inclusive workplace
We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.
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Job Description_Senior Learning Support Assistant SEND_July 2026.pdf
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