11 Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Reception 1:1 Learning Support Assistant Croydon September 2026

Are you a resilient graduate looking to gain invaluable SEND experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology Speech & Language Therapy Teaching or Clinical Psychology

A welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Croydon is seeking a compassionate Reception 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a child with underlying SEND needs who is likely to undergo a formal diagnosis for ASC and ADHD. This is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference during a childs earliest years of education.

Benefits of working at this school

• Join a nurturing and inclusive school where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.
• Work alongside an experienced SENDCo teachers and external professionals.
• Fantastic experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists Teachers Therapists and CAMHS professionals.
• Excellent training and CPD focused on SEND behaviour and safeguarding.
• Be part of a supportive staff team committed to helping every child overcome barriers to learning.

Job Role Learning Support Assistant

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil presenting with challenging behaviour.
• Build a trusting relationship to help the child feel safe engaged and ready to learn.
• Use calming distraction and de-escalation strategies during periods of dysregulation.
• Encourage positive social interactions communication and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with the class teacher SENDCo and parents to support the childs development.

What you need Learning Support Assistant

• A 2:1 or First-Class degree from a leading UK university is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Calm patient and resilient with the confidence to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Previous experience working with children SEND or challenging behaviour is advantageous but not essential.

This is a role where no two days are the same. While the challenges are real so too are the rewards. If youre looking for meaningful school experience where youll make a lasting impact on a childs life every single day wed love to hear from you.

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Reception 1:1 Learning Support Assistant Croydon September 2026