Learning Support Assistant – Autism Provision
Location: Carshalton, Sutton
Position: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent
Pay: £90 – £100 per day (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting primary-aged pupils with autism and speech & language needs, including pre-verbal children? Are you looking for a long-term role with the opportunity to become permanent in a highly supportive and well-resourced setting?
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialised education department within a mainstream school in Carshalton, Sutton. This provision supports 59 children with autism and offers a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment tailored to individual needs.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working with children with special educational needs in a highly resourced special provision opportunity base, supporting pupils with autism, speech and language delays, including those who are pre-verbal.
You will be an integral part of the team, providing both academic and emotional support to help pupils access learning and reach their full potential. This role is predominantly classroom-based, working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, while also offering general support in the management of pupils and the learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support primary-aged pupils with autism, speech and language delays, and complex communication needs
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support, including support for pre-verbal pupils
- Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum through adapted communication strategies and sensory-informed approaches
- Work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support learning and behaviour
- Provide general classroom support, including helping to manage routines, transitions, and engagement
- Support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication development, and independence
- Contribute to a calm, inclusive, and structured learning environment
About the Provision:
- A specialised autism provision supporting 59 children with autism
- Highly resourced classrooms with access to specialist support
- Strong focus on communication, sensory regulation, and individualised learning
- Collaborative team environment with experienced teaching and support staff
About You:
- Experience working with children with autism and/or speech and language needs (school-based or alternative settings)
- Confidence supporting pre-verbal pupils and children with complex communication needs
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow structured guidance while using initiative to support pupils effectively
- A genuine passion for inclusive and specialist education
- Relevant experience or qualifications (e.g. Teaching Assistant, SEN support, childcare, psychology, youth work) are desirable but not essential
What’s on Offer:
- Full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to go permanent
- Competitive daily pay of £90 – £100, dependent on experience
- Supportive and experienced SEN team
- Access to specialist training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to build long-term relationships with pupils and staff
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about supporting autistic children and helping them develop communication, confidence, and independence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to Jamie Martinez at jamie@psinclusion.co.uk
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
The successful registered candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check (if you don't currently hold a DBS subscribed to the update service).