LSA of ASC (Autism Support Centre Primary)

The Passmores Co Operative Learning Community, Harlow, CM18 6JH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,356.75 Annually (Actual)

LSA of ASC (Autism Support Centre Primary) job summary

LSA of ASC (Autism Support Centre Primary)

Location: PCLC Primary Autism Support Centre (Based either at Potter Street Academy or The Downs Primary School)

About Us

The Passmores Co-operative Learning Community (PCLC) is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. We proudly host primary and secondary enhanced provisions for pupils with autism on behalf of Essex County Council. Our provisions are central to our commitment to inclusion; through an ethos of unconditional positive regard, we ensure every pupil is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

In Autumn 2026, the PCLC will extend the primary Autism Support Centre in West Essex, in collaboration with ECC. We are seeking a passionate and experienced practitioner to join the team of this new provision.

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and skilled Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our new Autism Support Centre (ASC), supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

You will work closely with the ASC Lead to deliver targeted interventions, support learning, and promote pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. As well as supporting pupils in the ASC, you will also support them within the mainstream.

Visits to our existing provision are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, and to meet with our Director of Primary Inclusion, Lucy Thomas please contact the school office on office@potterstreetacademy.com

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality, adaptive teaching and learning within the ASC

• Deliver evidence-based, autism-specific programmes and approaches

• Deliver targeted learning interventions (phonics, literacy, numeracy, fine motor, speech language & communication)

• Support pupils to achieve their EHCP outcomes, including social, emotional and academic development

• Assist pupils in developing mainstream readiness, including independence and organisation

• Promote and support pupils’ access to and integration into mainstream classrooms

• Work collaboratively with mainstream colleagues to support access, inclusion and integration

• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and provision impact to provide regular feedback

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children within a school setting, ideally with experience of supporting children with SEND

• Understanding of neurodiversity

• Ability to deliver structured interventions and support learning effectively

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A proactive, flexible and reflective approach to supporting pupils’ needs

• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement

• A reflective and creative practitioner who is open to learning and values ongoing professional development

• The ability to bring enthusiasm, professionalism and humility to the role

We Offer

• A well-resourced and supportive ASC environment

• High-quality training in autism-specific practice

• Opportunities for professional development and progression

• A collaborative and dedicated team

• A rewarding role making a real difference to pupils’ lives

  31.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

  8:30am to 3:15pm - 4 days per week / 8:30am to 3:45pm - 1 day per week (4 × 6.25 hours and 1 × 6.75 hours)

  39 working weeks per year (44.7 paid weeks per year)

  Salary: Scale 3 point 5 - £19,356.75 pro rata per annum

  Interviews: TBC

  
  

  ‘PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service’

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Passmores Co Operative Learning Community

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-passmores-co-operative-learning-community

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