Autism Learning Support Assistant

New Directions; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Liverpool seeks a Learning Support Assistant for a long-term role at a ‘Good’ SEND school in Kirkby. The successful candidate will support children with Autism and Complex Learning Difficulties, promoting their development in a welcoming educational environment. Experienced applicants with a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification are preferred.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Manager

Competitive rates of pay

Potential for long-term teaching roles

Regular and varied supply work

Full compliance with Agency Workers Regulation

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with additional needs.
• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to support children of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with ASD.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.
• Liaise with teachers, therapists, and parents to support development.

Skills

Communication

Supportive

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description

New Directions Liverpool are looking for a Learning Support Assistant for a ‘Good’ SEND school based in Kirkby, for a Long-term role . If successful, you will be required to support children who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASD) and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD). This role will be to start ASAP subject to clearance.

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with ASD
• Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Be encouraging and supportive.
• Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children’s development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.
• Work and liaise with teachers, therapists, and parents to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.

This school has a friendly and welcoming community. Children are encouraged to be independent, creative, and respectful. Staff within the school strive to give students a fun and exciting learning experience, which in turn enables all children to excel.

Job Specification

• Have experience working with children, or adults, with additional needs
• Hold a L2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Able to support children of all abilities.
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.