ASD Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Wealden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd is seeking an ASD Specialist for a small-group SEN setting in East Sussex. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism and complex communication needs, in a dedicated specialist environment, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

You will work alongside teaching and specialist staff in a small-group setting; experience with ASD, sensory needs and communication approaches such as Makaton/PECS would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience working with ASD and complex communication needs.
• Experience in a small-group setting.
• Good communication and relationship-building with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD and associated needs.
• Work within a small-group environment.
• Provide consistent, individualised support to pupils.
• Support communication, regulation and engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching and specialist staff.

Skills

ASD support

Small-group instruction

Communication support

Job description

ASD Specialist - Small Group SEN Setting - East Sussex

If you are experienced in supporting children and young people with Autism and complex communication needs, this could be a great opportunity to work in a genuinely specialist environment.

We are recruiting for an ASD-focused role within a small-group setting, where pupils benefit from a more individualised approach to learning and support.

You will be working closely with pupils on a small-group basis, helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The role:

• Supporting pupils with ASD and associated needs


• Working within a small-group environment


• Providing consistent, individualised support


• Supporting communication, regulation and engagement


• Working alongside teaching and specialist staffExperience with ASD, sensory needs, communication difficulties, Makaton/PECS or other communication approaches would be beneficial.

Location: East Sussex

Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced SEN professional who prefers a smaller, more specialist setting and enjoys building strong relationships with pupils.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy