Year 2 Learning Support Assistant - Calm, Inclusive Classrooms

Teach Now; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Teach Now consultant

Refer a friend bonus £150

CPD training access

AWR parity with permanent staff

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Year 2 Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Enfield, helping pupils aged six to seven feel settled, included and ready to learn. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs, using autism-informed strategies and positive behaviour approaches throughout the day.

This role requires calm, consistent classroom support and a proactive approach to building pupil confidence,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children with additional learning or behavioural needs.
• Understanding of autism-informed support and positive behaviour approaches.
• Ability to recognise triggers and use age-appropriate regulation strategies.
• Strong spoken and written English for clear classroom communication.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete enhanced DBS checks.
• Appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 2 pupils to engage with lessons and routines.
• Recognise early signs of distress and use regulation strategies.
• Apply clear, consistent boundaries to support positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities for different learning needs with the class teacher.
• Use autism-informed approaches to support participation and inclusion.
• Share observations with colleagues to maintain consistent support.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and learning habits.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teach Now is seeking a Year 2 Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Enfield, helping pupils aged six to seven feel settled, included and ready to learn. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs, using autism-informed strategies and positive behaviour approaches throughout the day.

This role requires calm, consistent classroom support and a proactive approach to building pupil confidence,