Learning Support Assistant

Are you a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to the life of a young person?

Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to support a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and reach their full potential?

• Learning Support Assistant
• Camden, North London
• Primary school
• Long-term, full-time role
• ASAP start
• 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay: £99–£115 per day
• Supporting a pupil with ASD
• Supporting academic progress and learning
• Helping develop independence and life skills

As Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD.
• Support the pupil with their academic learning and development.
• Help the pupil develop independence and confidence.
• Support communication, social interaction and engagement.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support the pupil with daily routines and transitions.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Encourage the pupil to participate in the wider school environment.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with ASD or additional needs — desirable.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Understanding of how to support children with individual learning needs.
• Confidence supporting academic development and independence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• A consistent and encouraging approach to supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and the wider school team.
• A flexible and proactive approach.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and become more independent.

In return, we offer:

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a pupil’s education and development.
• Long-term, full-time role in a primary school in Camden.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunity to develop your experience supporting ASD and additional needs.
• Valuable experience providing dedicated 1:1 support.
• Opportunity to develop skills in academic support, behaviour and independence.
• A rewarding role where the pupil’s progress, confidence and wellbeing are highly valued.

If you are a caring, patient and dedicated Learning Support Assistant passionate about supporting pupils with ASD, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop their independence, we would love to hear from you