Location: Redbridge
🕗 Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
📅 Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
💼 Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

About the Role:

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a vibrant and inclusive SEN school in Redbridge to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their Primary department.

This school supports pupils aged 4-11 with a wide range of special educational needs, including autism (ASC), speech and language difficulties, global developmental delay, and moderate learning difficulties (MLD).

As a Primary LSA, you will work closely with the class teacher and therapy teams to support children's academic, social, and emotional development-helping every child achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with a range of special needs in class and during interventions

Provide one-to-one and small group support, adapting learning to suit individual needs

Assist with sensory and communication activities as directed by teachers or therapists

Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation using school-based strategies

Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

Contribute to progress tracking, EHCP reviews, and daily communication with staff and parents

About You:

Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school or nursery setting

A calm, compassionate, and patient approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Able to adapt to a variety of needs and learning styles

Understanding of autism, MLD, or speech and language challenges

Genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

Location: Redbridge (accessible by public transport and parking available)

School Type: Specialist SEN School - Primary Department

Why Join Tradewind?

Excellent training and CPD opportunities, including Team Teach and SEN workshops

Dedicated consultant who understands SEN settings

Competitive pay rates and supportive working relationships