1:1 ASD Learning Support Assistant - Primary

Education People; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Primary School in Devizes, Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil with ASD and challenging behaviour.

You will provide 1:1 in-class support, help with emotional regulation, adapt tasks, and liaise with the SENCo and staff to help the pupil access learning.

This rewarding role offers daily rate of £95–£115 and a term-time schedule with potential to continue beyond the academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour calmly.
• Knowledge of ABA, PECS and/or Makaton is highly desirable.
• Patient, resilient and proactive.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support within the classroom
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Adapting learning tasks to meet individual needs
• Implementing strategies from EHCP targets
• Liaising with staff and parents where appropriate

Skills

1:1 support

ASD experience

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Team player

Makaton knowledge

ABA knowledge

Job description

Mainstream Primary School in Devizes, Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil with ASD and challenging behaviour.

You will provide 1:1 in-class support, help with emotional regulation, adapt tasks, and liaise with the SENCo and staff to help the pupil access learning.

This rewarding role offers daily rate of £95–£115 and a term-time schedule with potential to continue beyond the academic year.