Year 1 LSA: SEND & ASD Support (Long-Term)

TipTopJob; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Aveley, Essex, is recruiting two Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley. You will support a Year 1 class, providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND, including ASD and speech and language difficulties.

The role focuses on helping pupils access learning, participating positively in classroom activities, and contributing to a calm, inclusive environment as part of a wider team. A long-term commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Confident supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD.
• Experience or confidence supporting speech and language difficulties.
• Reliable, patient and nurturing.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Confident working as part of a wider classroom team.
• Available for a long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small:group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with ASD and speech and language difficulties.
• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in classroom activities.
• Provide general classroom support to the teacher and wider class.
• Assist with pupils' social, emotional and educational development.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD

Speech and language difficulties

Classroom support

Relationship building

Team player

Long-term role

Job description

TipTopJob in Aveley, Essex, is recruiting two Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley. You will support a Year 1 class, providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND, including ASD and speech and language difficulties.

The role focuses on helping pupils access learning, participating positively in classroom activities, and contributing to a calm, inclusive environment as part of a wider team. A long-term commitment is required.