Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Autism

Barking & Dagenham

September 2025

£95- £115 per day

Are you a committed learning support assistant looking for a new challenge from September? Do you have previous experience supporting Autism and a drive to make a difference? If so, keep reading!

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently recruiting on behalf of a large, vibrant primary school in Barking & Dagenham. They are seeking talented, compassionate learning support assistants to join their wonderful school from September.

About the school:

The school is a mainstream primary school with 2 Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs); one is an all-through ARP which specialises in ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) and the other is a secondary ARP which specialises in SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication).

The school is proud to support pupils with a variety of differing Special Educational Needs and prides themselves on being a highly inclusive school with an ethos which encourages and celebrates diversity and difference.

About the role:

As a learning support assistant, you will closely with primary aged students who have a diagnosis of Autism. You will:

• Provide dedicated support, helping students access learning materials and engage in activities
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt lesson materials and ensure they are accessible for the students
• Encourage social interaction and facilitate involvement in extracurricular activities and events
• Offer 1:1 guidance and tutoring to reinforce concepts covered in class and help the student excel in their studies
• Work closely with the school's inclusion team to implement individualised strategies for the student's educational and personal development
• Work with small groups of students
• Work 1:1 with students as required

Key skills to apply for this position as a learning support assistant:

• Previous experience as a learning support assistant
• Understanding of Autism
• Strong behaviour management
• Professional manor
• Enthusiasm and friendly approach
• Ability to connect with children and build strong relationships

Next steps to apply for this position as a learning support assistant:

Click 'ApplyNow' to be considered for this great position as a learning support assistant or for more information about the role, contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on 0207 845 6240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com