Autism Learning Support Assistant (KS3-5) – Term-Time

AWD online; Swalcliffe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday (13 weeks)

NEST Pension Scheme

Sickness entitlement 2 weeks full pay

Free lunchtime meal

Job summary

Swalcliffe Park School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary boys aged 10-19 with autism access learning in classroom, community and on-site activities. The role works 37.5 hours per week over 39 weeks term-time, with teaching support and safeguarding responsibilities.

Join a supportive specialist education team and contribute to students' progress, wellbeing, and inclusion, with opportunities for training and career development within a residential school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in an educational or youth/community setting.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a student‑centred approach.
• IT proficiency including Word, Excel and email.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and independence in classroom and group work.
• Assist with homework, revision and exam access arrangements.
• Observe behaviour and inform targets and progress.
• Collect progress data and maintain records on school systems.
• Support learning in community and off-site programmes.

Skills

Experience with young people

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Swalcliffe Park School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary boys aged 10-19 with autism access learning in classroom, community and on-site activities. The role works 37.5 hours per week over 39 weeks term-time, with teaching support and safeguarding responsibilities.

Join a supportive specialist education team and contribute to students' progress, wellbeing, and inclusion, with opportunities for training and career development within a residential school setting.