1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies seeks a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in Year 4 with a pupil who has social communication needs and high-functioning ASD. The role focuses on promoting hands-on learning and ensuring you can relate lessons to the wider curriculum.

You should be forward thinking, possess knowledge of Autism, and use initiative to create learning opportunities while supporting the pupil's emotional and academic development. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of autism and how to support pupils with social communication needs.
• Ability to use initiative to create learning opportunities for pupils.
• Willingness to support pupils with intimate care plans and monitor progress.
• Ability to support both emotional well-being and academic development.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 4 pupil with social communication needs and high-functioning ASD.
• Promote learning through hands-on activities and connect lessons to other areas of the curriculum.
• Assist with safeguarding and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Autism awareness

Pupil support

Intimate care

Emotional support

Initiative

Pupil engagement

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our OFSTED rated ‘Good’ school, is looking for a highly skilled 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in

Year 4 with a pupil with social communication and high needs ASD.

We would like to hear from you if you are:

• forward thinking
• have a working knowledge of Autism
• uses initiative to create learning opportunities for the pupils
• willing to support pupils with intimate care plans
• have a knowledge of how to support a pupil’s emotional needs as well as their academic development
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative and responsibility to support pupils’ learning

Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands‑on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. Candidates need to also recognise the small steps that a child needs to take and how this is recorded as part of their Individual Learning Plan. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud of our school and all that happens within it. We wish our pupils to achieve greatly and experience learning hands‑on and in real contexts. The staff and pupils are dedicated to getting the best out of every experience and through our nurturing and respectful ethos, pupils grow and develop into active and enthusiastic learners.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.