Autism Learning Support Assistant (KS3-5) – Term-Time, 37.5h

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks holiday

NEST Pension Scheme

Sickness entitlement and free lunch

Job summary

Swalcliffe Park School, a specialist residential education setting for around 70-75 secondary-aged boys (10-19) on the autism spectrum, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to aid learning, independence and inclusion across classroom, community and off-site settings.

You will work with teachers, therapists and residential staff, supporting progress, safeguarding and wellbeing, with training and development opportunities and paid school holidays.

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

• Work with individuals and groups to support learning, independence and inclusion.
• Support homework, assignments, revision and exam access arrangements.
• Observe behaviour and inform targets and student support.
• Collect progress data and maintain records on school systems.
• Support learning in the community and off-site programmes, including driving school transport where required.
• Act as key worker for nominated students and support communication with families.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment and safe-working procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and residential colleagues.
• Supervise breaks and school events, provide cover for absent colleagues.
• Participate in mentoring, appraisal and training.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Experience with young people

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

IT proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSE English Language and Mathematics (4/C or above)

Job description

Swalcliffe Park School, a specialist residential education setting for around 70-75 secondary-aged boys (10-19) on the autism spectrum, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to aid learning, independence and inclusion across classroom, community and off-site settings.

You will work with teachers, therapists and residential staff, supporting progress, safeguarding and wellbeing, with training and development opportunities and paid school holidays.