Aspiring Autism Specialist - Learning Support Assistant Haringey

Pay: £108 per day
Location: Haringey, North London (easily commutable from Tottenham, Wood Green, Hornsey, Crouch End, and surrounding areas)
Start Date: 2nd September 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm, term time only
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided

The Role - A Stepping Stone into Autism and SEN Support

This Learning Support Assistant role offers the opportunity to:

• Gain Specialist Autism Experience: Support autistic and non verbal pupils on a one to one and small group basis, developing a deep understanding of communication differences, sensory needs, and individual learning profiles.
• Develop Communication Strategies: Learn and implement a range of communication methods, including visual supports, PECS, Makaton, AAC devices, and other alternative communication systems.
• Support Emotional Regulation: Help pupils develop emotional awareness and self regulation skills through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and sensory informed interventions.
• Work Within a Multi Disciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and families to provide holistic support.
• Build Essential Professional Skills: Develop skills in behaviour support, communication facilitation, safeguarding, observation, record keeping, and person centred planning.
• Advocate for Inclusion: Make a genuine difference by supporting autistic and non verbal children to access learning, build independence, and achieve their individual goals.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong interest in Autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), communication support, or child development.
• A degree in psychology, education, health and social care, speech and language studies, sociology, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs is advantageous but not required.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and a calm approach when supporting children with varying communication styles and sensory needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a specialist educational environment.
• A reliable commute to Haringey - the school is well served by the Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line, Overground, and numerous bus routes from across North and Central London.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay - £108 per day.
• Speedy registration process with fast track compliance.
• Flexible working opportunities during term time.
• Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources, created by qualified teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modules.
• School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements.
• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
• Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived experience speakers into schools to cover topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
• Join the UK's only eco friendly education supply agency.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic and non verbal children in Haringey? Apply now or get in touch for more information about this exciting opportunity. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for this September start date.