Job title: SLD Learning Support
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: SEND
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 16-01-2026
Job ID: 114617

Job Description

SLD Learning Support

Barking & Dagenham | Immediate Start

Role: SLD Learning Support
Setting: Special School
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Hours: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–3:30pm
Daily Rate: £90 – £105

Are you committed to supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist education setting?

A welcoming and well-resourced Special School in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a dedicated SLD Learning Support professional to work with pupils who have SLD and complex additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to support inclusive practice and make a meaningful difference within a structured and nurturing environment.

The Role

As an SLD Learning Support, you will work closely with SEN teachers and specialist professionals to support pupils’ learning, communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Your role will be central to helping pupils access education and develop confidence across the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering personalised 1:1 and small-group support in line with EHCPs and individual learning plans

  • Supporting communication through AAC strategies, including Makaton, visual timetables, symbols, and sensory aids

  • Assisting with differentiated activities focused on functional learning, independence, and life skills

  • Supporting pupils with sensory processing and emotional regulation needs

  • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

  • Maintaining a calm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment

  • Monitoring and recording pupil progress to support reviews and assessments

  • Supporting pupils during transitions, routines, and unstructured times

About You:

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SLD or complex SEND

  • A strong understanding of severe learning difficulties and inclusive SEN practice

  • A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach

  • Confident communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

  • A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN, or a related area (desirable, not essential)

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

About Ribbons & Reeves

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruitment specialists, supporting professionals into long-term and permanent roles across mainstream and specialist SEN settings. We are proud to work with individuals who are passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with severe learning difficulties.

SLD Learning Support | Barking & Dagenham | Immediate Start | INDHOT