Learning Support Assistant

Make a meaningful difference to one child’s school day.

Location: Primary school in Mitcham, England

Pay: £95 - £100

Start: 26 October 2026 or as soon as possible

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Contract: Full-time, temporary; potentially until the end of the academic year

About The Role Transparency Education is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with autism.

The pupil needs a high level of support, including personal care. Much of the day will involve working in a quiet space outside the classroom, helping them access learning, regulate their emotions and build confidence.

You’ll need patience, a calm approach and experience responding confidently and compassionately to dysregulated or challenging behaviour. A short-notice start may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tailored support with learning, communication and emotional regulation.
• Follow agreed strategies to manage distress and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Provide personal care sensitively, maintaining dignity and following school procedures.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to follow support plans and share progress.
• Encourage independence and celebrate achievements.

Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting children with autism or other additional needs.
• Confidence managing dysregulated or challenging behaviour calmly.
• Willingness and ability to provide personal care.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, reliable approach.
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• Full-time availability during the stated school hours.

Pay depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates within the advertised range are reserved for substantial experience and/or relevant training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. Pay follows school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with AWR, including equal pay treatment where applicable.
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Send your CV, highlighting your experience with autism, personal care and supporting dysregulated behaviour. Include your earliest available start date.

Applicants must have appropriate qualifications and training. If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.