Learning Support Assistant | SEN & Autism (ASC) | Feltham | £110 Per Day

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Job summary

Milk Education in Feltham is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with autism and a range of SEN. The role focuses on 1:1 and small group support, working with teachers and therapists to help pupils communicate, build independence and progress at their own pace.

Ideal candidates have a degree in psychology, education or a related field, and possess patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in autism and child development.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology, education, sociology, criminology, or related field (or currently studying).
• Patience, empathy, and willingness to learn supportive strategies for autistic pupils.
• Interest in autism, SEN and child development.
• Ability to work with teachers and therapists in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and additional needs.
• Support communication using visual aids such as Makaton, PECS, or other approaches.
• Help pupils manage sensory needs, routines and transitions throughout the day.
• Follow EHCP targets and structured teaching approaches like TEACCH.
• Assist with emotional regulation and positive behaviour across pupils.
• Encourage independence, life skills and social interaction.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication

Empathy

Education

Degree in psychology/education/sociology/criminology/occupational therapy or related field

Tools

Makaton

PECS

TEACCH

Job description

Learning Support Assistant | SEN & Autism (ASC) | Feltham | £110 per day

Company: Milk Education
Location: Feltham, London (easily accessible by public transport; parking available)
Salary: £110 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Immediate Start | October 2026 start dates available

Want hands-on experience supporting autistic children and young people with SEN? Whether you are building towards a career in educational psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language or SEND teaching, or you just want to find out if this is the right path for you, this role will give you real experience that stands out.

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEN provision in Feltham. The school supports children and young people with autism (ASC) and a range of additional needs, including communication difficulties, sensory needs and learning needs. Classes are small, staffing ratios are high and the approach is built around each pupil as an individual.

This is not a typical classroom assistant role. You will be working closely with pupils, teachers and therapists to help each young person communicate, build independence and make progress at their own pace.

What you will be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and additional needs
• Supporting communication, using visuals, Makaton, PECS or other approaches depending on the pupil
• Helping pupils manage sensory needs, routines and transitions through the day
• Following individual support plans, EHCP targets and structured teaching approaches such as TEACCH
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour, including calm de-escalation when needed
• Encouraging independence, life skills and social interaction
• Working alongside teachers, speech and language therapists, OTs and other professionals

What you will gain

• Direct experience supporting pupils with ASC and complex SEN
• A solid understanding of sensory processing, communication and how autistic pupils learn
• Experience working with EHCPs and multi-agency teams
• Practical skills in positive behaviour support and de-escalation
• Evidence for your UCAS, postgraduate or job applications, plus material for a reflective practice portfolio

Many graduates use this role to confirm whether educational psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, SEND teaching or SEMH support is the right direction for them.

Start dates: flexible to suit you

• Immediate start available
• October start date

We welcome applications from candidates ready to begin now, and equally from graduates who want to secure the role ahead of a slightly later start.

Who we are looking for

You do not need school experience. What matters is your patience, your empathy and your willingness to learn how to support autistic young people properly.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in psychology, education, sociology, criminology, occupational therapy or a related field (or are currently studying)
• Experience in care, youth work, mentoring, support work or volunteering with children or adults with additional needs
• Knowledge of or a real interest in autism, SEN and child development
• A calm, consistent and patient approach
• Strong communication skills and a team mindset

Full training and onboarding support are provided from day one.

What Milk Education offers