Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Specialist School

Tower Hamlets | Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a passion for supporting children and young people with Autism?

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded Specialist School in Tower Hamlets, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, with the potential to become permanent, offering excellent career development within a specialist SEND setting.

This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils across both the primary and secondary provisions, helping young people with Autism to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a structured and nurturing environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SEND professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, communication skills, independence, and positive learning experiences.

This welcoming and well-resourced school is recognised for its commitment to inclusion, staff development, and outstanding pupil support. Benefits of joining the team include:

• Supportive leadership and experienced SEND teams
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and career progression
• Modern facilities and specialist learning resources
• The opportunity to work across both primary and secondary settings
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• Clear pathways for progression within SEND education

As a Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include

• Supporting pupils with Autism in classroom, one-to-one, and small-group settings
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities
• Promoting pupil independence, communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Supporting sensory needs and implementing personalised behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils access learning through tailored support approaches
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to individual support plans
• Creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment across the school day
• Promoting pupil wellbeing and safeguarding at all times

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting children or young people with Autism and additional SEND needs
• Is passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, empathy, and adaptability
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Feels confident supporting pupils with a range of learning, communication, and behavioural needs
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures
• Is committed to creating engaging, supportive, and positive learning experiences

Candidates with transferable experience from care, youth work, psychology, mentoring, or related SEND environments are also encouraged to apply.

• Full-time role starting in September
• Long-term position with permanent potential
• Opportunity to work within a highly respected Specialist School in Tower Hamlets
• Meaningful work supporting pupils with Autism every day
• Excellent professional development and SEND training opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can positively influence pupils' confidence, communication, and independence

This role involves regulated activity with children, and applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025). All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, and employment verification.

Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning relevant cautions and convictions that are not protected must be disclosed.

If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant seeking a rewarding September opportunity within a supportive and specialist school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your SEND career