Aspiring Autism Specialist – Learning Support Assistant West Drayton

Pay: £108 per day

Location: West Drayton, Hillingdon (easily commutable from West Drayton, Hayes, Uxbridge, and Southall)

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 West Drayton.

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

• 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

• A strong interest in Autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), communication support, or child development.
• A degree in psychology, education, health and social care, speech and language studies, sociology, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs is advantageous but not required.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and a calm approach when supporting children with varying communication styles and sensory needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a specialist educational environment.
• A reliable commute to West Drayton – the school is well-served by the Elizabeth Line and local bus routes from surrounding areas.

This role is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to become an advocate for autistic and non‐verbal children while gaining valuable experience that can support future careers in education, therapy, psychology, and specialist support services.

Benefits to YOU

• Excellent rates of pay – £108 per day.
• Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance.
• Flexible working opportunities during term time.
• 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook.
• Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts across Hillingdon and West London.
• FREE access to our Perks Portal, offering discounts similar to the Blue Light Card.
• Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources, created by qualified teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modules.
• School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements.
• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
• Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools to cover topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic and non‐verbal children in West Drayton? Click 'Apply Now' or get in touch for more information about this exciting opportunity. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for this September start date.