Year 1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Kensington

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in London (Kensington) is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join Year 1. This full-time, long-term role supports pupils with SEN and helps them access the Year 1 curriculum, under the guidance of the class teacher.

The ideal candidate has KS1 experience, SEN exposure, and a flexible, patient approach to individual learning needs. A Level 3 TA qualification and enhanced DBS are preferred; DBS Update service or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school, ideally KS1.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN (ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLD).
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and help pupils access Year 1 curriculum.
• Adapt support to individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Help children feel settled and confident in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

SEN experience

KS1 experience

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Full-Time | Long-Term | Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a small, community-focused primary school in Kensington that is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their Year 1 team. This is a full-time, long-term position starting ASAP, supporting pupils with additional needs alongside the class teacher.

The role will involve providing classroom support and helping pupils access the Year 1 curriculum, with a particular focus on children with SEN. You may be supporting pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The school is looking for someone who can adapt their approach to individual pupils, encourage independence and help children feel settled and confident in the classroom.

The School

This is a one-form entry primary school with a strong community feel. Staff work closely together and know their pupils well, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. It's a good opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a smaller school and wants to make a genuine difference to children's learning and development.

Pay

• £95 per day for candidates with a minimum of three months' experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care or SEND setting.
• £100 per day for candidates who hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have over 12 months' previous experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH or SLD, or experience with personal care.
• Pay is processed directly through our payroll team, with no umbrella company deductions.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children in a primary school, ideally in KS1
• Have some experience working with pupils with SEN
• Be confident adapting support to suit individual learning and behavioural needs
• Be patient, consistent and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Work well with the class teacher and wider school team
• Be available for a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, care or SEND setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Professional references

Why Work with Tradewind?

• Weekly pay through our payroll team
• Ongoing support from an experienced consultant
• Access to 45+ CPD training courses
• Simple online timesheet system
• Free social and networking events
• £100 referral bonus