Learning Support Assistant - Autism Provision
Location: Camden, North London
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent
Daily Pay: £90 – £100 per day (experience dependent)
Start: ASAP
Are you enthusiastic about working with children with autism and supporting speech, language, and communication development? Are you looking for a long-term opportunity within a well-supported, specialist setting?
We are recruiting a caring and reliable Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist autism provision within a mainstream primary school in the Camden area. The provision supports 59 pupils with autism and provides a structured, inclusive environment designed to meet individual learning and communication needs.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will support pupils with autism and associated communication needs, including children who are pre-verbal. You will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to help pupils access learning and develop key life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for primary-aged pupils with autism
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Support pupils with speech, language, and communication needs, including pre-verbal children
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Use adapted communication strategies and sensory approaches to support learning
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Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and engagement
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Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive behaviour
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SEN specialists
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Help maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment
About the Provision:
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A dedicated autism provision supporting 59 pupils
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Well-resourced classrooms with specialist support available
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Strong focus on communication development and sensory regulation
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Supportive leadership team and experienced SEN staff
About You:
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Experience working with children with autism or additional needs (school, care, or alternative settings)
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Confidence supporting children with complex communication needs
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A patient, calm, and empathetic approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Passion for inclusive and specialist education
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Relevant experience or qualifications (e.g. SEN support, teaching assistant, childcare, psychology, youth work) are desirable but not essential
If interested, please contact Zack @ PS Inclusion