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Learning Support Assistant – South Croydon, Croydon – Immediate Start

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Job Location:

Croydon - UK

Daily Salary: £ 90 - 105

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are working with a primary school in South Croydon Croydon looking for a Learning Support Assistant for a long-term support role. This is a steady long-term support role in a primary setting. This is a long-term role available to start as soon as possible. The school needs someone reliable patient and useful in class from day one. You will be supporting pupils with additional needs working closely with the class teacher and helping pupils stay settled focused and engaged. What the role involves: - Supporting pupils with SEN ASD speech and language needs or EHCP-linked support - Working in class small groups or 1:1 depending on pupil need - Helping create calm routines and consistent classroom support - Supporting learning without becoming generic cover What they are looking for: - Previous school SEN care childcare or youth work experience - Someone calm steady and reliable - Good communication with teachers and pupils - A patient approach with pupils who need extra time and consistency Pay: 90 - 105 per day Location: South Croydon Croydon (CR7 8RY) Start date: ASAP Apply now if you are available for a long-term role and can start quickly.

Required Skills:

Empathy and understanding Differentiated lesson planning & deliveryAssessment for learningPositive behaviour supportIndividualised curriculum adaptationMulti-agency collaborationCommunication expertise Safeguarding & pastoral careData & record keepingAssistive technology proficiency Teamwork & coachingReflective practice & CPD

Required Education:

Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination Autism Education Trust dyslexia/SpLD or SEMH)Proficiency in alternative/augmentative communication methodsMakaton PECS AAC using evidence-based interventions such as TEACCH SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team-Teach MAPA or similar de-escalation and safe-handling with assistive ed-tech tools and adaptive software

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