Specialist Provision Learning Assistant

Position Available: Specialist Provision Learning Assistant
Full-time, Permanent: Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Grade C

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Provision Learning Assistant to join our team from September 2025.

As a member of our SRP team, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and families to support pupils’ learning, development and emotional wellbeing. In this role, you will support pupils’ access to learning both within our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) and in mainstream classes, helping them to develop key skills in communication, social interaction and emotional regulation. You will encourage independence, confidence and self-care, while promoting speech, language and play skills.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work within our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP), which currently supports up to 12 pupils with Autism and mild to moderate learning needs. You will play a vital role in helping our pupils grow in confidence, independence and wellbeing, while also supporting their integration into mainstream learning where appropriate.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is nurturing, patient, and committed to inclusive education.
• Has experience of working with children with Autism and/or additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is ready to learn, adaptable and proactive in supporting pupils' needs.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive, caring environment.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to making a difference.
• A well-established and respected Specialist Resource Provision with a nurturing ethos.
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives.
• A permanent, full-time position in a vibrant and inclusive primary school.
• A fantastic location with excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas.
• If you are committed to helping children flourish and want to be part of a school community where both staff and pupils are encouraged to be Ready, Resilient and Responsible, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and we do not accept applications from agencies.

The closing date for this post is Midday on Friday 2nd May. Interviews will take place on thursday 8th May. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate

Robin Hood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.