Learning Support Assistant

TLTP Education; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TLTP Education is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley, Essex, in a Year 1 class. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to support pupils with SEND, including ASD and speech and language needs, while contributing to a positive learning environment.

The role focuses on enabling pupils to access learning, develop social and educational skills, and participate in daily activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Primary school experience

SEND & ASD confidence

Speech & language support

Reliability & patience

Relationship building

Team player

Long-term commitment

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

• 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.