Temporary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEN

Havering Education Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Hornchurch is seeking a Temporary Learning Support Assistant to support pupils, particularly those with ASD and emotional challenges. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in mainstream classrooms and the ability to tailor educational approaches to individual needs. This part-time role offers 11.5 hours weekly, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing. The closing date for applications is January 19, 2026, with interviews scheduled for January 28, 2026.

Benefits

Supportive staff

Friendly environment

Strong ICT provision

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with ASD and Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, including ADHD.
• Experience in mainstream classrooms and delivering intervention programmes.
• Ability to support pupils in developing social skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in developing social skills in and out of the classroom.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Develop pupils' language, reading, and numeracy skills.

Job description

Temporary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEN

• Employer: Suttons Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/328723

Grade 1/2 Points 2-5

Suttons Primary School

Closing on 19/01/2026 at 09:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Part Time

11.5 hours per week.

Suttons Primary School

Suttons Lane

Hornchurch

RM12 6RP

Tel. No. 01708 443393

Hours: 11.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (8.30am - 3.00pm Wednesday and Friday)

Contract: Temp until 20/07/2026

Start Date: ASAP

Suttons Primary School is a vibrant and popular two-form entry primary in the heart of Hornchurch with a thriving Pre‑Nursery and Nursery. We opened our brand new state of the art school building in January 2017. We are committed to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for a committed and passionate Learning Support Assistant who strives to give children the best start in life. The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with ASD and Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, including ADHD.

We are looking for experience of working in mainstream classrooms and delivering intervention programmes. The successful applicants will be expected:

• To support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
• To remove triggers that promote challenging behaviour, including adapting the environment and tailoring activities to meet the individual's needs.
• To provide a way to calm the individual down when they show early signs of distress, e.g. using the 5P profile.
• To take every opportunity to develop pupils' language, reading, numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers.
• To be enthusiastic and self‑motivated and be able to work as part of a team.
• To share a drive and commitment to work in partnership with children, staff, parents and other professionals.

We can offer:

• supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives.
• friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors.
• strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th January 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026

Please be advised that applicants who are shortlisted will be required to teach a lesson as part of the interview process.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.