Autism-Focused Learning Support Practitioner

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting on behave of one of schools in Smethwick. A Learning Support Practitioner is needed to work across both schools within the Focus Provision for Autism.

As specialised support staff, you will provide individual and small group support, create resources including visual aids to support understanding, develop key vocabulary and support children with specific targets. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic children using a range of communication strategies and autism-specific approaches.
• Flexible and adaptable to each child's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support within Focus Provision classes.
• Work alongside the class teacher and Focus Provision team to create resources, including visual aids.
• Support children with specific targets and develop key vocabulary.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure safeguarding and consistent approaches.

Skills

Experience with autistic children

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting on behave of one of schools in Smethwick. A Learning Support Practitioner is needed to work across both schools within the Focus Provision for Autism.

As specialised support staff, you will provide individual and small group support, create resources including visual aids to support understanding, develop key vocabulary and support children with specific targets. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.