Autism Learning Support Assistant - SEN School

Academics; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a warm SEN School in Basingstoke. You will support pupils aged 5-16 with ASC and other needs, working 1:1 and in small groups to aid communication and learning.

The role is full-time during term-time with an ASAP start and a temp-to-perm path. Experience in SEN is preferred; commuting to Basingstoke is advantageous. This rewarding post requires patience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be proactive, resilient, empathetic and enjoy getting stuck in.
• Recent experience in supporting children with special needs in a school or care setting.
• Available full-time, term-time.
• Ideally based in Basingstoke or willing to travel to Basingstoke.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5–16 years with Autism and related needs, including challenging behaviour and speech and language difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 support and assist in group activities within the classroom.
• Contribute to a warm, nurturing environment and work closely with Teachers and Therapists.

Skills

Proactive

Resilient

Empathetic

1:1 support

Group support

Job description

Academics are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a warm SEN School in Basingstoke. You will support pupils aged 5-16 with ASC and other needs, working 1:1 and in small groups to aid communication and learning.

The role is full-time during term-time with an ASAP start and a temp-to-perm path. Experience in SEN is preferred; commuting to Basingstoke is advantageous. This rewarding post requires patience and teamwork.