Learning Support Assistant

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

Learning Support Assistant – Outstanding Redbridge Primary School

A large, Outstanding primary school in Redbridge, East London, is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide specialist support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well‑established primary school where inclusive education and individual pupil development are central to everyday learning. The school is seeking someone with warmth, confidence and a genuine understanding of the challenges autistic children can experience.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll help pupils develop communication, social interaction and independence while ensuring they feel comfortable and included in the classroom. Working alongside experienced teachers and the SENCO, you'll gain practical experience of autism‑specific strategies and personalised learning. Psychology graduates and aspiring SEND specialists are particularly encouraged to apply, although previous experience supporting children with ASD would be a considerable advantage.

Key Highlights:

• Learning Support Assistant Wanted ASAP – Outstanding Primary School
• Earn £115 per day, depending on experience
• Great Location in Redbridge, East London
• Ofsted Outstanding – Large, Established Primary School
• Full-time, Long-term Position Starting Immediately
• Dedicated Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Fantastic Opportunity for Psychology Graduates and Aspiring SEND Professionals

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

Ideal Candidate for This Redbridge School:

• Psychology graduate or experienced school‑based support professional
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of autism and neurodiversity
• Brings previous ASD support experience, ideally within primary education
• Shows patience, empathy and confidence managing emotional challenges
• Communicates effectively with children who have different communication needs
• Commits to a consistent, full‑time school placement

Why Join This Redbridge School?

• Outstanding Ofsted‑rated primary school with established SEND provision
• Large primary setting supporting children with diverse learning profiles
• Opportunity to develop specialist autism support techniques
• Practical experience alongside teachers and SEND professionals
• Valuable preparation for educational psychology or specialist teaching careers

The strongest support often comes from understanding how an individual child experiences the classroom. This Learning Support Assistant position offers the opportunity to build that understanding while helping autistic pupils develop confidence, independence and a genuine sense of belonging