ASD Learning Support Assistant

senploy; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Pencoed is seeking a professional to provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ASD. The role requires implementing behavioural strategies and fostering a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with Autism and excellent communication skills. Relevant qualifications are desirable. The position emphasizes a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism or additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ASD.
• Implement and monitor behaviour and communication strategies.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons.
• Foster a safe and structured learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external agencies.

Skills

Experience supporting children with Autism

Excellent communication skills

Calm and empathetic approach

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ASD, adapting approaches based on individual EHCPs or learning profiles.


Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ASD, adapting approaches based on individual EHCPs or learning profiles.
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Implement and monitor behaviour and communication strategies, including visual timetables, social stories, and sensory interventions.


Implement and monitor behaviour and communication strategies, including visual timetables, social stories, and sensory interventions.
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Assist in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons under the guidance of the class teacher.


Assist in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons under the guidance of the class teacher.
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Foster a safe, calm, and structured learning environment conducive to the needs of neurodiverse learners.


Foster a safe, calm, and structured learning environment conducive to the needs of neurodiverse learners.
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Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site educational activities when required.


Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site educational activities when required.
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers, therapists, and external agencies to promote consistency and progress.


Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers, therapists, and external agencies to promote consistency and progress.
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Record observations and contribute to review meetings and reports as part of the pupil's ongoing assessment.


Record observations and contribute to review meetings and reports as part of the pupil's ongoing assessment.

Requirements:Essential:
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Experience supporting children or young people with Autism or additional learning needs in an educational or care setting.


Experience supporting children or young people with Autism or additional learning needs in an educational or care setting.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting challenging behaviours or emotional dysregulation.


Calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting challenging behaviours or emotional dysregulation.
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A commitment to promoting inclusion and safeguarding.


A commitment to promoting inclusion and safeguarding.

Desirable:
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Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent).


Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent).
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Training in or experience with autism-specific interventions (e.g. , PECS, TEACCH, Makaton, Zones of Regulation).


Training in or experience with autism-specific interventions (e.g. , PECS, TEACCH, Makaton, Zones of Regulation).
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Understanding of EHCPs, SEN Code of Practice, and safeguarding protocols.


Understanding of EHCPs, SEN Code of Practice, and safeguarding protocols.