KS3-5 Learning Support Assistant — Autism & Growth

Swalcliffe Park School; Swalcliffe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks holiday

NEST Pension Scheme

Sick pay (2 weeks full pay 2 weeks ½/2

Free lunchtime meal

Job summary

Swalcliffe Park School in Oxfordshire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary-age boys on the autism spectrum access learning, build independence and participate in the life of the school and community. You will work with a Key Stage team alongside teachers, therapists and residential colleagues to support safeguarding and student progress.

This role requires experience in education or youth/community work, strong teamwork, and commitment to pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with young people in an educational or youth/community setting.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a student-centred approach.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• IT proficiency, including Word, Excel and email.
• Full UK driving licence, with eligibility and willingness to drive school vehicles (subject to insurance).

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with individuals and groups in the classroom, supporting learning, independence and social inclusion
• Support homework, assignments, revision and exam access arrangements
• Observe behaviour and learning styles to inform targets and student support
• Support teacher, therapist and literacy interventions, collect progress data and maintain records on school systems
• Support learning in the community and off-site programmes, including driving school transport where required
• Act as key worker for nominated students and support communication with families
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, risk assessment and safe-working procedures
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, residential colleagues and other professionals
• Supervise break and lunchtime, support whole-school events and provide cover for absent colleagues
• Take part in mentoring, appraisal and training, maintaining knowledge relevant to autism support

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Swalcliffe Park School in Oxfordshire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help secondary-age boys on the autism spectrum access learning, build independence and participate in the life of the school and community. You will work with a Key Stage team alongside teachers, therapists and residential colleagues to support safeguarding and student progress.

This role requires experience in education or youth/community work, strong teamwork, and commitment to pupil welfare.