Learning Support Assistant – Primary School (KS1)

About the role

Join a vibrant four‑form entry primary school in Barking & Dagenham as a Learning Support Assistant. You will work closely with class teachers and the SEND team to help Key Stage 1 pupils access the curriculum and develop positive peer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tailored one‑to‑one and small‑group support for children with SEND and EAL needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt learning activities and ensure inclusion.
• Assist pupils in developing healthy social interactions and confidence.
• Lead structured curriculum sessions and interventions for learners with speech, language or autism‑related challenges.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a learning support or teaching assistant.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Patience and an understanding that children progress at different rates.
• Solid knowledge of learning, speech and language delays.
• Commitment to recognising each child’s strengths.

Required skills

• Familiarity with strategies for supporting autism, speech and language delays, and EAL learners.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a supportive, large‑team environment.
• Professional development within a dynamic primary school setting.