Connex - London
Learning Support Assistant – ASD Support (Mainstream Primary School)
Year 1 Class
Location: Hillyfield Primary Academy – Aveling Park Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4NR
Salary: £95.83 per day
Start Date: ASAP (Subject to DBS and clearance)
Assignment Details
- Full-time role, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
- Working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Long-term role for full academic year
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About the Role
Connex Education is working on behalf of a large and inclusive mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest to recruit a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the classroom. This full-time role is to begin in September 2025 and is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs in a mainstream setting. The school promotes a nurturing and aspirational learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. As an LSA, you will play a key role in providing 1:1 and small group support to children with ASD, helping them to access the curriculum, regulate emotions, and develop key social and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and in-class support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Help pupils access learning tasks by using visual supports, routines, and tailored strategies
- Encourage social interaction and support emotional regulation
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement EHCP targets
- Monitor progress and contribute to daily observations and reports
- Promote inclusion and help pupils engage confidently in all aspects of school life
Person Specification
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD in a school or similar setting (essential)
- A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour and learning support
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- A current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex
Why Join Connex Education?
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- Access to SEND and autism-focused CPD and training resources
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you’re passionate about supporting children with ASD in a mainstream school environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a committed and caring school community.
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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