Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 - West Drayton

Crinkle Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Excellent professional development

Well-resourced school

Curriculum supported by therapists

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Crinkle Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) for Cherry Lane Primary School's specialist SRP. The role involves supporting learners with ASD, potentially 1:1 or in small groups, within both SRP and mainstream settings.

It requires experience with SEND and NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, plus a good educational background. Induction and ongoing training will be provided to ensure success in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in special educational needs is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or similar required.
• Good general educational qualifications are important.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of children in the SRP base or mainstream classrooms, 1:1 or small groups.
• Work as part of the team to support children with ASD.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training provided by the school.

Skills

Experience with autism

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Job Reference: CJ5841
Advert Posted On: 02/10/2026

Learning Support Assistant - Level 3
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 30 hours per week; Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday -Friday, 08:30 -15:30
Salary information: Scale 3, £20,622 - £20,916per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: ASAP

This position is for Cherry Lane Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic LSA to join our excellent team at Cherry Lane Primary School. You will be part of a team supporting the learning of the children in our specialist resourced provision which may include supporting children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups either in the SRP base or in their mainstream classroom.
Our specialist resourced provision supports the needs of children with ASD so experience in special educational needs is essential. Applicants will need to have a good level of general educational qualifications including NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or similar and experience in working with children with Autism.
Induction, support and on-going training will also be provided to ensure your success at our school.
We have a strong staff team, who really enjoy working together. Our current team is motivated, hardworking and dedicated to the full and equitable inclusion of all children.

We can offer:

• Ongoing training & excellent professional development opportunities.
• A well-resourced school, highly trained staff and excellent school facilities.
• A curriculum supported by therapists and multi-disciplinary professionals.
• Supportive Leadership team and governing body.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.