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Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Autism Support Worker, or Education Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in specialist education? Do you have experience supporting children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEND, ADHD, learning difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health needs? This specialist Autism Accredited school supports children and young people aged 7-19 with high-functioning autism and associated learning needs. Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school provides a structured, nurturing and purpose-built learning environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Job Responsibility
Provide 1:1 SEN support and small group intervention sessions
Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs
Work closely with teachers, therapists and senior leaders
Help students develop communication, social interaction and life skills
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning programmes
Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all learners
Requirements
Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND or Autism
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A patient, calm and resilient approach
Understanding of EHCPs and additional learning needs
A passion for helping young people achieve their full potential
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
Nice to have
CACHE level 1 or 2
CACHE level 2 or 3
early childhood studies degree
health and social care experience
health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
HLTA
NVQ level 2
NVQ level 3
NVQ level 4
Schools direct
What we offer
Autism Accredited specialist school
Purpose-built learning environment
Excellent training and professional development
Supportive leadership team
Career progression opportunities
Permanent opportunity following successful temporary placement