Autism Support Assistant — Learning & Community Access

SWALCLIFFE PARK SCHOOL; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday 13 weeks

NEST Pension Scheme

Free lunchtime meal

Job summary

Swalcliffe Park School in England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary boys (10-19) on the autism spectrum access classroom, community and off-site learning, while contributing to progress, safeguarding and wellbeing.

You will work with teachers, therapists and residential colleagues, support targets, collect progress data, drive school transport when required and participate in mentoring and training.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience in education or youth/community setting.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in classroom and groups to improve independence and inclusion.
• Assist with homework, revision and exam access arrangements.
• Observe behaviour to inform targets and support plans.
• Support teacher, therapist and literacy interventions and record progress.
• Assist with community/off-site learning and transport if required.
• Act as key worker and liaise with families; ensure safeguarding and safety.
• Collaborate with staff for multi-disciplinary approaches and school events.
• Support mentoring, appraisal and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

IT proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Swalcliffe Park School in England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary boys (10-19) on the autism spectrum access classroom, community and off-site learning, while contributing to progress, safeguarding and wellbeing.

You will work with teachers, therapists and residential colleagues, support targets, collect progress data, drive school transport when required and participate in mentoring and training.