Learning Support Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Immediate Start

We are recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a long-term, full-time position within a specialist SEND setting supporting secondary and post-16 pupils with complex needs. This school is based in Harrow and is looking for a brand new member of support to join their team on a full time basis.

We have had the professional pleasure of working alongside this provision for over a decade - and can fully prepare a prospective candidate for this position. School times are typically 8:45am to 3:45pm finish with some early finishes. Monday to Friday.

The initial weekly rate for this post is £450-£505. This will increase significantly after 12 weeks due to AWR law. We pay our candidate via PAYE, not Umbrella (unless preferred) which means you take the fullest part of your weekly earnings, we cover the cost of National Insurance.

This is a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant role supporting a secondary-aged pupil who is working academically at a Primary and Early Years level, with a strong emphasis on Autism support. The school is seeking an LSA with the confidence, experience, and specialist understanding to adapt learning appropriately while maintaining structure and consistency.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working 1:1 with a pupil who:

• Has a diagnosis of Autism (ASC)
• Requires Early Years and Primary-style learning approaches
• Benefits from routine, predictability, and calm adult support
• May present communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs

The Learning Support Assistant will be responsible for:

• Delivering highly individualised support
• Adapting activities to suit developmental and academic levels
• Supporting engagement, focus, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teaching staff and specialists to maintain consistency

This position is suited to a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Has certified experience within SEND, Autism, or Learning Support
• Has worked across Early Years and/or Primary settings, particularly with Autism
• Understands how to adapt learning for pupils working below age-related expectations
• Is patient, emotionally intelligent, and highly consistent in their approach
• Willing to undergo training and be part of development learning at the school for professional development

Experience as an LSA, SEN TA, Autism Support Worker, or similar role is essential for this position.

• Certified experience within SEND / Autism / Learning Support
• 2 years of professional references
• Ability to commit to a full-time, long-term role
• Availability to start as soon as possible

This is a rare opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to take on a specialist, meaningful 1:1 role within a highly supportive SEND environment. The school invests heavily in its staff, values specialist skillsets, and prioritises consistency for its pupils.

For the right Learning Support Assistant, this role offers stability, professional respect, and the chance to make a genuine long-term impact on a pupil's development.

Relevant Applicants will be contacted within 48 hours from our TARA SEND Recruitment Team. Thank you!