Autism Support Assistant – Immediate Start, Primary School

JobsinED Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsinED Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for an outstanding Redbridge primary school in East London. You will provide specialist ASD support, helping autistic pupils develop communication, social interaction, and independence within the primary curriculum.

Collaboration with teachers and the SENCO is essential to tailor learning approaches. Ideal candidates include psychology graduates or those with prior ASD support in primary settings, offering warmth, empathy, and confidence to

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or experienced school-based support professional.
• Strong understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
• Experience supporting ASD in primary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support for autistic pupils across the primary curriculum.
• Develop communication and social interaction through structured activities.
• Implement visual timetables, sensory strategies and consistent routines.
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive classroom participation.
• Adapt learning materials to accommodate individual strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to review pupil progress.

Skills

Autism understanding

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

JobsinED Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for an outstanding Redbridge primary school in East London. You will provide specialist ASD support, helping autistic pupils develop communication, social interaction, and independence within the primary curriculum.

Collaboration with teachers and the SENCO is essential to tailor learning approaches. Ideal candidates include psychology graduates or those with prior ASD support in primary settings, offering warmth, empathy, and confidence to