Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Year 5 | Islington Primary School

A welcoming 'Good' Primary school in Islington is looking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant from September. This full-time Learning Support Assistant role will run until July 2027 and focuses on providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with challenging behaviour and additional neurodivergent needs. Located in North London with excellent transport links, this Learning Support Assistant job offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing specialist SEND experience within a supportive and well-led school.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and pastoral team to help the pupil remain engaged, regulate behaviour and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially. This Learning Support Assistant position would suit a graduate with previous experience supporting children with SEND, challenging behaviour or neurodivergent pupils, particularly those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, behaviour support or child development.

Key Highlights:

• Learning Support Assistant – full-time from September to July 2027
• £100–£115 per day depending on experience
• Good Primary school in Islington, North London
• Dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil
• Supporting challenging behaviour and neurodivergent needs
• Excellent transport links across North and Central London
• Interviews taking place ahead of September

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Implement behaviour strategies agreed with the SENDCo
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil
• Adapt learning activities to improve engagement and progress
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals

Ideal Candidate for this Islington Primary School:

• Graduate with a strong academic background
• Previous Learning Support Assistant or SEND experience is essential
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour and neurodivergent children
• Calm, resilient and confident managing complex behaviours
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist or behaviour specialist

Why Join this Islington Primary School?

• Good Primary school with a strong inclusive ethos
• Experienced leadership team and dedicated SEND provision
• Excellent mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Well-connected North London location with superb commuting links
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEND and behaviour management expertise

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding SEND role in Islington, apply today through this listing. Interviews are taking place shortly for a September start.

This Learning Support Assistant opportunity is ideal for a graduate looking to gain outstanding 1:1 SEND experience while supporting a child to achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.