Autism Support Specialist — Learning Assistant Level 3

St Helens Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rectory Primary School is expanding its Orchard Specialist Provision and seeks a Learning Assistant Level 3+ SEN to join a dedicated team. The post supports 32 pupils in four specialist classrooms, focusing on autism education and communication development.

It includes extra hours for school transport duties from 7.30am and training in specialist interventions. The successful applicant will work closely with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to enhance learning outcomes and

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with autism, particularly in developing speech, language, and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic to develop expertise in specialist interventions—full training will be provided (e.g. Attention Autism, Makaton, Communication boards, Intensive Interaction).
• Confident in delivering planned interventions and supporting individual learning needs in line with EHCP outcomes.
• Flexible and capable of providing class cover when required, under the direction of the teacher or senior leaders.
• A strong communicator and team player, working effectively with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals.
• Positive, proactive, and dedicated to improving outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned interventions and support individual learning needs in line with EHCP outcomes.
• Provide class cover when required, under the direction of the teacher or senior leaders.
• Assist with school transport duties from 7.30am as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to developing speech, language and communication skills for pupils.

Job description

Rectory Primary School is expanding its Orchard Specialist Provision and seeks a Learning Assistant Level 3+ SEN to join a dedicated team. The post supports 32 pupils in four specialist classrooms, focusing on autism education and communication development.

It includes extra hours for school transport duties from 7.30am and training in specialist interventions. The successful applicant will work closely with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to enhance learning outcomes and