Learning Support Assistant

TLTP Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TLTP Education is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley, Essex. You will work in a Year 1 classroom, providing targeted support to pupils with SEND, including ASD and speech and language difficulties, while assisting the class teacher.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, foster a calm, inclusive environment and contribute to their social and educational development within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school environment.
• Confident supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD.
• Experience or confidence supporting pupils with speech and language difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with ASD and speech and language difficulties.
• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in classroom activities.
• Provide general classroom support to the teacher and wider class.
• Assist with pupils' social, emotional and educational development.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 support

Classroom support

Communication

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Aveley, Essex
Position: 2 x Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
Year Group: Year 1
Contract: Long-term

A leading education recruitment agency is currently looking for 2 experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley.

The successful candidates will work within a Year 1 classroom, supporting pupils with high levels of SEND, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and speech and language difficulties, while also providing general classroom support.

The Role

As an LSA, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

• Support children with ASD and speech and language difficulties.

• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in classroom activities.

• Provide general classroom support to the teacher and wider class.

• Assist with pupils' social, emotional and educational development.

• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced in working with children in a primary school setting.

• Confident supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD.

• Experienced or confident supporting children with speech and language difficulties.

• Reliable, patient and nurturing.

• Able to build positive relationships with children.

• Confident working as part of a wider classroom team.

• Available for a long-term role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LSA who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to secure a long-term position within a primary school.