LSA - 1:1 Support for Year 9 Pupil

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is hiring a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide focused 1:1 support for a Year 9 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Hackney secondary school in East London. The role demands confidence in behaviour management and in fostering a calm, structured learning environment.

The successful candidate will help the pupil stay engaged, build confidence and social skills, and collaborate with staff to monitor progress throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Year 9 pupil or similar age group.
• Ability to promote positive attitudes and social skills.
• Capable of providing calm, structured support to a student with ASD.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 9 pupil with ASD.
• Support pupil to stay engaged, manage anxiety and build independence throughout the day.
• Collaborate with school staff to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Education

Mentoring experience

Youth work

Pastoral support

Job description

LSA - 1:1 Support for Year 9 Pupil (ASD) Location: Hackney, East London Daily Rate: £95 - £132 : AWR rates apply in your 13th week of work. Contract: Immediate Start

A supportive specialist secondary school in Hackney is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team. The school provides a structured and nurturing learning environment for students with additional needs, focusing on helping young people develop academically while building confidence, independence, and strong social skills. This specific role involves providing vital 1:1 support for a Year 9 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who thrives on structure and appreciates a calm, orderly approach to learning. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with teenagers and is confident providing consistent, personalized support. The successful candidate will play an important part in helping this pupil stay engaged, manage anxiety, and feel supported throughout the school day.

• Skills: Confident managing behaviour, promoting positive attitudes, and building trusting relationships.
• Backgrounds: Experience in mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, or pastoral support is highly valued.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to play a key role in helping this student succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Because Education Matters.