Learning support Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded SEN school in East London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with autism and learning differences. The role involves working closely with students to help them feel included and engaged in their education. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people with additional needs, possess a calm disposition, and be open to training. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

In-house training, including autism-specific strategies

Opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or settings with additional needs.
• Ability to hold boundaries and build trust.
• Willingness to seek training in autism-specific strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one or in small groups.
• Help learners with autism engage with lessons.
• Work with teachers to keep students regulated.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs

Calm and grounded personality

Dependable and observant

Open to learning new strategies

Education

Enhanced DBS on the update service

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - East London

Full-Time | Term-Time |

We're working with a well-regarded SEN school in East London that supports children and young people with autism, communication needs, and learning differences. They're growing, and they're looking for new Learning Support Assistants to join their team from September.

This is not a ticking-boxes kind of job. This is real, hands-on work supporting students who rely on structure, trust, and patience to access their education. Some are non-verbal. Many just need the right person beside them to help them feel safe and understood at school.

If you're calm, reliable, and genuinely want to support young people who learn differently this could be a great fit.

What the role involves:

• Supporting students one-to-one or in small groups, both in class and during quieter parts of the day
• Helping learners with autism feel settled, included, and able to engage with lessons
• Using visuals, routines, and personalised approaches to help students follow their learning
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to keep students regulated and on track
• Being part of a consistent team that sees behaviour as communication, not just disruption
• Occasionally supporting with personal care or managing more complex behaviour (training provided)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs in schools or elsewhere
• A calm, grounded personality that can hold boundaries and build trust
• People who are dependable, observant, and don't shy away from difficult moments
• Someone open to learning new strategies and being part of a supportive, reflective team
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to apply for one through us

What the school offers:

• A respectful, well-organised environment with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing
• In-house training, including autism-specific strategies and behaviour support approaches
• A staff team that works together not in silos
• Real opportunities to stay long-term, train further, and develop a meaningful career in SEN

If you live in or around Hackney and want to be part of a school that takes inclusion seriously and does it well then get in touch.

Send your CV to Remedy Education or call and ask for Dylan at 0208 418 1390 to find out more.

Please note: This role is subject to full safeguarding and background checks in line with school policies.