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Learning Support Assistant - Additional Resource Provision

Queen's Park Primary School, London, W10 4DQ

This job expired on 14 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 July 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,296 (Pro Rata)
• Pay scale: LSA Band 1 Step 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant who comes with a passion for inclusion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Successful candidates will have a positive ethos and a skillset for supporting pupils who experience challenges with social communication and emotional regulation, or pupils who are on the autism pathway. Successful candidates will use initiative and creativity to support pupils to actively engage in learning opportunities and feel a sense of belonging at school.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To work as part of a team to support autistic children to develop their social and emotional skills in order to live happy and fulfilling lives. To work under the Head Teacher, SENCO and Specialist Teacher to assist with the educational process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To engage and facilitate children with autism to enhance and promote their independence and quality of life. To create structure, predictability and bring about positive engagement using a child-centred approach and appropriate communication. To create positive experiences and opportunities for individuals to develop.
• To maintain an effective learning environment for autistic pupils – safe, calm, predictable.
• To assist the teacher in assessment of individuals to ensure any talents are developed or difficulties are identified in order for the children to reach their full potential.
• To assist the teacher with designing individualised programmes of education, social and life skill opportunities in school and in the local community.
• To promote inclusion of autistic children by providing support in small group interventions or assisting whole class activities with pupils from the mainstream school.
• To apply appropriate agreed intervention and procedure techniques for the protection and safety of the individual with autism, others & environment in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• To ensure good working relationships with parents, family and other professionals involved in the pupils’ care and promote team working and good working relationships with colleagues.
• To be proactive with classroom organisation including developing effective visual supports, setting up and clearing resources for activities under the direction of the Teacher.
• To maintain regular and appropriate records as directed, following the school’s policies.
• To read and abide by relevant policies produced by the School i.e. SEN, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Teaching and Learning, Marking and Behaviour etc.
• To understand that information obtained at the School is confidential.
• To commit to undertake training in autism and all training relevant to the post.
• Maintain an overall awareness of current issues and developments in the field of autism.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we will offer you a warm and welcoming school environment, in the centre of our diverse and vibrant community. We have recently opened our Additional Resource Provision (ARP) and are looking to expand the team at this exciting time. We understand that a successful ARP relies on effective communication, a collaborative leadership team and regular staff training, so the team feel supported, valued and empowered to support this group of pupils. The staff at Queens Park are a friendly team and are happy to work with supportive parents and governors, but we are most proud of our children who are kind, collaborative and respectful, always striving to achieve their potential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Queen's Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 266 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen's Park Primary School website
• Email address: headofschool@queensparkschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 07980761355
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-park-primary-school-london

 Queen’s Park Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community school nestled in the heart of London. We take immense pride in celebrating the rich diversity of our school community, where every child is valued, nurtured, and empowered to thrive. We are a one-form entry school with use of local sites where we run forest-school.


At Queen’s Park Primary School, our mission is to develop the wellbeing of the whole child, recognising that happiness, health, and confidence are the foundations of successful learning. Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and our dedicated team works tirelessly to create a safe and supportive environment where every child feels respected, inspired, and capable of achieving their full potential.


Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to foster a love of learning. We believe that education is about more than just knowledge; it’s about equipping children with the skills they need to become experts in their own right, curious thinkers, and lifelong learners. Through our engaging lessons, hands-on outdoor learning opportunities, and emphasis on creativity, we help our pupils to discover their passions and talents.


Living in a culturally rich city like London, we are fortunate to be able to provide our children with experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. From visiting world-renowned museums and galleries to exploring green spaces and engaging in diverse cultural activities, we aim to broaden our pupils’ horizons and deepen their understanding of the world around them.


We are incredibly proud of the inclusive and supportive ethos that defines our school. Together, as staff, parents, and the wider community, we work in partnership to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve all they are capable of. 

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