Autism Education Support Assistant (KS3-5) — Term-Time

Swalcliffe Park School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks' holiday to be taken in scho​

NEST Pension Scheme

Sickness entitlement 2 weeks full pay

Job summary

Swalcliffe Park School in Oxfordshire seeks a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary-age boys on the autism spectrum access learning, build independence and participate in school and community activities.

You will work within a Key Stage team, supporting individuals and groups, with opportunities for training and career development in a residential specialist education environment that includes paid school holidays and term-time cycles.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with young people in an educational or youth/community setting.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a student-centred approach.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• IT proficiency, including Word, Excel and email.
• Full UK driving licence, with eligibility and willingness to drive school vehicles (subject to insurance).

Responsibilities

• Support learning, independence and social inclusion in the classroom and groups.
• Assist with homework, revision and exam access arrangements.
• Observe behaviour and learning styles to inform targets and progress data.
• Support literacy interventions and data collection; maintain records.
• Support community and off-site programmes; drive school transport if required.
• Act as key worker for nominated students and communicate with families.
• Safeguarding, health and safety, and safe-working procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and residential staff.
• Supervise breaks and school events; provide cover for absences.
• Participate in mentoring, appraisal and training to develop autism support.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, email)

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

Swalcliffe Park School in Oxfordshire seeks a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary-age boys on the autism spectrum access learning, build independence and participate in school and community activities.

You will work within a Key Stage team, supporting individuals and groups, with opportunities for training and career development in a residential specialist education environment that includes paid school holidays and term-time cycles.