Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Year 5 | Islington Primary SchoolA welcoming 'Good' Primary school in Islington is looking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant from September. This full-time Learning Support Assistant role will run until July 2027 and focuses on providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with challenging behaviour and additional neurodivergent needs. Located in North London with excellent transport links, this Learning Support Assistant job offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing specialist SEND experience within a supportive and well-led school.The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and pastoral team to help the pupil remain engaged, regulate behaviour and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially. This Learning Support Assistant position would suit a graduate with previous experience supporting children with SEND, challenging behaviour or neurodivergent pupils, particularly those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, behaviour support or child development.Key Highlights:Learning Support Assistant full-time from September to July 2027£100£115 per day depending on experienceGood Primary school in Islington, North LondonDedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupilSupporting challenging behaviour and neurodivergent needsExcellent transport links across North and Central LondonInterviews taking place ahead of SeptemberWhat You'll Be Doing:Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school dayImplement behaviour strategies agreed with the SENDCoBuild a positive, trusting relationship with the pupilAdapt learning activities to improve engagement and progressWork collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionalsIdeal Candidate for this Islington Primary School:Graduate with a strong academic backgroundPrevious Learning Support Assistant or SEND experience is essentialExperience supporting challenging behaviour and neurodivergent childrenCalm, resilient and confident managing complex behavioursAspiring teacher, educational psychologist or behaviour specialistWhy Join this Islington Primary School?Good Primary school with a strong inclusive ethosExperienced leadership team and dedicated SEND provisionExcellent mentoring and ongoing professional developmentWell-connected North London location with superb commuting linksOpportunity to develop specialist SEND and behaviour management expertiseHow to Apply:If you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding SEND role in Islington, apply today through this listing. Interviews are taking place shortly for a September start.This Learning Support Assistant opportunity is ideal for a graduate looking to gain outstanding 1:1 SEND experience while supporting a child to achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.TPBN1_UKTJ