Pay: £108 per day
Location: Haringey, North London (easily commutable from Tottenham, Wood Green, Hornsey, Crouch End, and surrounding areas)
Start Date: 2nd September 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm, term time only
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided
Are you a psychology, education, health and social care, speech and language, or child development graduate looking to build a rewarding career supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? This Learning Support Assistant position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience working with autistic and non‑verbal children in a specialist educational setting in Haringey.
You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs, and complex learning differences. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and specialist support staff, you will help create a nurturing environment where every child can develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
The school provides a highly structured and supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of autistic learners. Through individualised learning plans, communication-focused strategies, and sensory-informed approaches, pupils are empowered to achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially. This role is ideal for graduates and aspiring professionals considering careers in educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, SEN teaching, behaviour support, or child and adolescent mental health services.
The Role - A Stepping Stone into Autism and SEN Support
This Learning Support Assistant role offers the opportunity to:
- Gain Specialist Autism Experience: Support autistic and non‑verbal pupils on a one‑to‑one and small‑group basis, developing a deep understanding of communication differences, sensory needs, and individual learning profiles.
- Develop Communication Strategies: Learn and implement a range of communication methods, including visual supports, PECS, Makaton, AAC devices, and other alternative communication systems.
- Support Emotional Regulation: Help pupils develop emotional awareness and self‑regulation skills through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and sensory‑informed interventions.
- Work Within a Multi-Disciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and families to provide holistic support.
- Build Essential Professional Skills: Develop skills in behaviour support, communication facilitation, safeguarding, observation, record‑keeping, and person‑centred planning.
- Advocate for Inclusion: Make a genuine difference by supporting autistic and non‑verbal children to access learning, build independence, and achieve their individual goals.
Candidate Profile
Aspirational learning support professionals with an interest in autism and specialized education.
Aspiring Autism Specialist - Learning Support Assistant Haringey employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic environment for aspiring Behaviour, Pastoral, or Cover Specialists in Bradford. With a focus on professional development and valuable classroom experience, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying consistent hours and a positive school culture. Join us to build your career in education and contribute to a thriving community.
