Year 1 LSA

Horizon Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment consultancy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with high-complex needs in Ealing. The ideal candidate will have experience with children facing behavioural challenges and will help in developing emotional regulation strategies. This long-term role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's life while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Professional development opportunities

Long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with high-complex needs, SEND, or behavioural challenges.
• A proactive approach, able to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
• Compassionate and committed to making a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs.
• Help the child develop emotional regulation and positive behaviours.
• Create a nurturing environment for the child.

Skills

Supporting children with complex needs

Strong communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Job description

We are working with a fantastic primary school in Ealing, seeking a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with high-complex needs.

This is a long-term role providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with high-complex needs, behavioural challenges, and additional learning requirements. If you have patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping young children thrive, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, 1:1 support for a child with complex behavioural, emotional, and learning needs
• Help the child develop emotional regulation strategies and positive learning behaviours
• Support the class teacher and SENCO in delivering tailored interventions and personalised classroom strategies
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment to ensure the child feels safe, included, and engaged
• Celebrate small steps of progress, encouraging confidence, independence, and self-esteem

Person Specification

• Experience supporting children with high-complex needs, SEND, or behavioural challenges, ideally in EYFS/KS1
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach, able to de-escalate challenging situations effectively
• Strong communication skills to work closely with teachers, parents, and support staff
• Above all, a compassionate and committed individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in a child's life

Why Horizon Teachers?

• Long-term and specialist placements, including 1:1 support roles for children with high-complex need
• Competitive pay rates and flexible contracts tailored to your experience and expertise
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career
• A team that values your skills, wellbeing, and passion for making a difference in children's lives

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group