Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

TeacherActive Ltd; East Finchley; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TeacherActive are recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming specialist SEND school based in East Finchley, London.

This long-term role focuses on KS2 and KS3 pupils with autism, requiring substantial hands-on ASD experience. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, including personal care where needed, and work with a calm, patient approach to help pupils achieve independence and personal development.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience supporting children with autism.
• Ability to adapt approaches to individual needs and communication styles.
• Experience with personal care duties where necessary.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils aged approximately 7-14 with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support in line with individual learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Supporting pupils with varying levels of autism-related support needs, adapting strategies to individual requirements.
• Assisting with personal care where required, ensuring pupils' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained.
• Supporting sensory regulation, positive behaviour and successful transitions throughout the school day.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a structured, inclusive learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and the development of essential life skills.

Connaissances

Autism awareness

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Description du poste

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Autism Specialist

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a strong background in supporting children with Autism?

Do you have the patience, confidence and specialist skills to support pupils with a wide range of learning, communication and personal care needs?

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for an

experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEND school based in

This is an exciting long-term opportunity to work with pupils across

Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, supporting children with a range of complex learning needs, particularly

The successful candidate must have substantial hands-on experience supporting pupils across the autism spectrum, including those with higher and lower support needs, and be confident adapting their approach to suit each child's individual abilities.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

Significant experience supporting children and young people with

Autism (ASD), including pupils with complex and high support needs.

Experience working with pupils across

KS2 and KS3 age groups.

A strong understanding of autism, including differences in communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation and social interaction.

Experience supporting both verbal and non-verbal pupils, including those requiring alternative communication methods.

Confidence managing behaviours that challenge, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.

Experience or willingness to assist with

personal care, including toileting, hygiene and other individual care requirements where necessary.

The ability to provide effective 1:1 and small-group support while encouraging independence and personal development.

A calm, patient, resilient and nurturing approach.

A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex SEND needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils aged approximately 7-14 with their learning, communication and emotional development.

Delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group support in line with individual learning plans and EHCP targets.

Supporting pupils with varying levels of autism-related support needs, adapting strategies to individual requirements.

Assisting with personal care where required, ensuring pupils' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained.

Supporting sensory regulation, positive behaviour and successful transitions throughout the school day.

Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a structured, inclusive learning environment.

Encouraging independence, confidence and the development of essential life skills.

In return, you can expect:

A rewarding, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEND environment.

Competitive daily rates reflective of your experience.

Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND recruitment consultant.

Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who require consistent, specialist support.

All applicants will be subject to TeacherActive's safeguarding and compliance procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.