Specialist Learning Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, your role will involve:

• Working with skilled teachers to support the delivery of high-quality classroom practice

• Supporting the learning journey of children with a range of complex needs including Autism, speech and language and early play skills.

• Delivering agreed Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, SCERTS, ELKAN and other programmes

• Contributing to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

What we are looking for:

• Ideal candidates will bring a positive, flexible attitude and be adaptable to work across different areas of the school as needed

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy to effectively support teaching and learning in the classroom

• We value team players who show initiative, build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues and contribute positively to the wider school community

• We highly desire candidates with:

• Previous experience working with children across the primary age range is highly desirable.

• NVQ Level 3 is also desirable

• Relevant experience of working with children with SEND such as: Autism, developmental delay and other SEND across the primary age range and supporting sensory regulation difficulties

• Experience of delivering agreed Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, SCERTS, ELKAN and other programmes

Although, we welcome applications from both experienced and inexperienced candidates

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community that celebrates cultural diversity.

• High-quality dynamic learning environments that promote children’s independence and curiosity.

• Engaged children with positive embedded learning behaviours.

• Access to excellent professional development and clear routes for career progression

• A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school.

• Full access to a generous local government pension scheme and benefits.

• A positive commitment to staff well-being with wider benefits including; workload reduction, preferential school places after successful completion of the probationary period, access to free childcare and personal development.

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Further details about the role

A school visit is essential - we look forward to meeting applicants. Please call the school on 020 8697 2441 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Interview date: Week beginning 13th October

*The school reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates as applications are reviewed.*

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.