Autism Learning Support Assistant

Are you a passionate, resilient individual with a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviours and a genuine desire to make a difference? If you are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their true potential, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional and sensory regulation needs.
• Work with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours and help develop strategies to support their development.
• Assist in creating and implementing learning activities and strategies.
• Provide consistent and empathetic support to students, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure individual learning needs are met.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be passionate about SEND and committed to helping pupils reach their full potential.
• Have experience working with children, ideally in a similar role or setting (psychology graduates highly encouraged to apply).
• Possess resilience, patience, and a proactive attitude.
• Be able to support with emotional and sensory regulation.
• Have a flexible approach and strong teamwork skills.
• Be able to work Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30, term-time only.

The Role

Full-time, term-time only position. Initially employed through Aspire People for the first 12 weeks, after which you will transition to a school contract.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Competitive pay
• Supportive working environment which is part of a progressive Trust

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