Learning Support Assistant

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Brent Primary School in NW10 is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND within a mainstream EYFS setting. You will focus on early phonics and literacy, helping build foundations for reading and language.

Role involves 1:1 support and working with a small team, delivering engaging, play-based activities and collaborating with the EYFS Lead to ensure consistent learning and confident, independent learners.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD in EYFS/SEND settings.
• Understanding of early phonics and reading development.
• Able to work collaboratively with a small team and follow guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in a mainstream primary class.
• Support early phonics and literacy, focusing on sounds and letter awareness.
• Assist with phonics activities planned by the EYFS Lead, using engaging play.
• Help develop phonemic awareness, listening and early reading skills.
• Support communication and language development with visual supports where appropriate.

Skills

ASD support

Phonics

Early literacy

Team collaboration

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Attention Autism

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Required in NW10

Brent Primary School - ASAP Start - ASD Group Support

£100 - £110 per day DOE

Looking for a role where you can work as a part of a team and empower young children?

A welcoming Brent primary school is seeking an experienced and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs.

This rewarding role will involve supporting children one to one in a mainstream primary school.

A key focus of the position will be supporting children with their early phonics, communication and pre-reading development, helping to build the foundations for successful literacy.

Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant:

• Flexible role supporting children on a 121 basis as well as more general support in the greater classsroom.
• Provide targeted support with early phonics and literacy, helping children develop their awareness of sounds, letters and early reading skills.
• Support phonics activities and interventions planned by the EYFS Lead, reinforcing key sounds and early reading concepts through engaging, play-based activities.
• Help children develop phonemic awareness, listening skills, sound recognition and early blending at an appropriate level.
• Encourage communication and language development alongside early literacy, using repetition, modelling and visual support where appropriate.
• Adapt phonics and literacy activities to meet individual children's communication, sensory and developmental needs.
• Use songs, rhymes, stories and practical activities to develop children's phonological awareness and enjoyment of language.
• Support children with transitions, sensory needs, personal care and daily routines where required.
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS Lead and other Learning Support Assistants to provide a consistent and structured learning environment.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and engagement with learning through positive and nurturing support.

Who You Are:

• Patient, nurturing, resilient and proactive.
• Experienced supporting children with Autism (ASD), ideally within an EYFS, SEND or specialist setting.
• Have a good understanding of early phonics, phonemic awareness and early reading development.
• Confident supporting children with early literacy activities and reinforcing phonics taught by the class team.
• Able to make learning engaging through songs, rhymes, stories, games and practical activities.
• Confident working as part of a close-knit team and following guidance from senior staff.
• Knowledge of visual supports and communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton or Attention Autism would be desirable.
• Calm and consistent when supporting children who may experience communication, sensory or behavioural challenges.
• Passionate about helping young children develop their communication, early reading skills and confidence as learners.

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and highly supportive Brent primary school.
• Work within a well-established EYFS ASD Resource Base alongside experienced SEND professionals.
• Take a lead role in supporting children's early phonics and literacy development.
• Benefit from ongoing CPD and specialist Autism training.
• Work under the guidance of an experienced EYFS Lead, with curriculum planning already in place.
• Help children develop the communication, phonics and early reading skills that will support their future education.