Founding LSA — Specialist Base (ASC/KS1)

Teaching Vacancies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is seeking three founding Learning Support Assistants to support EYFS and Year 1 learners in a brand-new specialist base for children with ASC and complex communication needs.

You will join a four-LSA team working with the Specialist Base Teacher to shape daily practice, the sensory space, and the inclusive culture of the new hub, ensuring safety, well-being, and progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, practical support tailored to EYFS/KS1 learners, prioritizing communication, sensory regulation, and social-emotional development.
• Implement targeted learning and behavior plans under the guidance of the Specialist Lead, utilizing strategies such as TEACCH, PECS, or Attention Autism.
• Work closely as a team of four LSAs to maintain a calm, structured, and positive environment.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and assist external professionals (Speech & Language, OT) during targeted sessions.

Skills

Communication

Sensory regulation

Social-emotional development

Job description

Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is seeking three founding Learning Support Assistants to support EYFS and Year 1 learners in a brand-new specialist base for children with ASC and complex communication needs.

You will join a four-LSA team working with the Specialist Base Teacher to shape daily practice, the sensory space, and the inclusive culture of the new hub, ensuring safety, well-being, and progress.