Autism Learning Support Specialist

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism is launching a new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School. We are seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support learners with daily 1:1, paired and small group teaching, creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will help learners develop life skills, participate in community-based learning, and contribute to academic and vocational goals. We value compassion, patience, adaptability, and teamwork, and offer meaningful work and

Qualifications

• Compassion for autistic young people.
• Patience to provide consistent, encouraging support.
• Adaptability to tailor teaching methods to individual needs.
• Team Spirit to collaborate with educators, therapists and families.

Responsibilities

• Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions.
• Supervise and support learners to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.
• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
• Support learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Team Spirit

Job description

Ambitious about Autism is launching a new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School. We are seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support learners with daily 1:1, paired and small group teaching, creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will help learners develop life skills, participate in community-based learning, and contribute to academic and vocational goals. We value compassion, patience, adaptability, and teamwork, and offer meaningful work and