1:1 SEND LSA

Salary/Rate:£90-£110 PAYE Per Day

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Harrow

County:North West London

Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Job ref:10533

Post Date:30.09.25

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Meet Our Recruiter

Daniel Anacleto

SEND Consultant

02030114848

daniel@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Location: Brent, North-West London
Job type: Full time, Long-term
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday
Start date: ASAP

About the Role
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children with autism? A welcoming primary school in Brent is seeking a dedicated 1:1 LSA to support a Year 1 pupil with autism on a full-time basis. This is a rewarding role that offers scope for career development. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with the child on a personalised timetable.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent 1:1 support for a student with autism in a mainstream primary school setting
Implement personalised learning activities designed to develop communication, independence, and social skills
Encourage engagement in curriculum-based and structured play activities such as mark making and story time
Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals including speech and language therapists
Support the child in developing confidence, routine, and positive interaction with peers
Promote an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive learning environment

About the Student

Year 1 pupil with a diagnosis of Autism (ASC)
Limited verbal communication and currently receives half-termly speech and language support
Follows a personalised timetable focused on early learning and gross motor development
Independent with toileting and no personal care needs at present

The Ideal Candidate

Prior experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or SEN support worker
Experience working with children with autism and/or speech, language, and communication needs
Ability to follow personalised learning plans and adapt activities to the child’s needs
Patient, proactive, and committed to helping children develop essential life and learning skills
Enthusiastic about long-term progression in SEN and supporting inclusive education

What the School Offers

Supportive and collaborative staff team with strong SEN expertise
Opportunities for professional development and further SEN training
A caring and inclusive ethos focused on pupil well-being and achievement
A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey

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If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant ready to take on a fulfilling 1:1 role, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” or contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion.

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