Learning Assistant

Kisimul Group Limited; Crowland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Full funded DBS checks

Professional development and ongoing培训

Job summary

Kisimul Group Limited seeks a Senior Learning Assistant to support autistic young people with complex learning needs in an integrated educational setting. The role involves coordinating remote learning programmes and advising tutors and leaders on learner progress and engagement.

Travel is reimbursed, and DBS checks are required. Ideal candidates will have teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent experience, a track record of raising attainment, and the ability to adapt approaches in a

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising aspirations for pupils with complex needs.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals is essential.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Observe pupils and use school systems to evaluate learning activities and provide feedback.
• Assist with designing and delivering programmes devised by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide small group or classroom cover for assigned pupils.
• Mentor and support new staff with induction and competencies development.
• Support pupils with behaviour management as per plans and processes.
• Help pupils develop communication skills.
• Take on essential support tasks (medication, first aid, inductions, rotas, lunchtime coordination).
• Complete documentation and reports within set timeframes and coach staff to develop knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Classroom management

Adaptability

Independent initiative

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Tools

School systems

Job description

As a Senior Learning Assistant, you will be key in supporting autistic young people with complex learning needs in an integrated educational setting. This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. This role will require co-ordination of remote learning programmes and advice to tutors and leaders at the college in respect of learner progress and engagement, and candidates will need to demonstrate a level of experience reflective of the autonomy required to use initiative and adapt approaches. Previous experience of supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and who are autistic would be essential. Travel will be required (reimbursed) as part of the role. What will you be doing?

• Observing pupils' performance and use school systems to evaluate learning activities for individuals and groups providing feedback on pupil progress.
• Assisting with designing carrying out programmes devised by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing small group or teaching cover activity with assigned pupils.
• Mentor, role model and support new staff with induction and competencies development.
• Appropriately support pupils to manage their behaviour in line with identified plans and processes.
• Support pupils to develop their communication skills.
• Take on responsibility for additional and essential support tasks, such as medication, first aid, inductions, rotas, lunchtime co-ordination.
• Complete documentation and reports within set timeframes and mentor and coach staff to develop their knowledge and skills.This role will require co-ordination of remote learning programmes and advice to tutors and leaders at the college in respect of learner progress and engagement, and candidates will need to demonstrate a level of experience reflective of the autonomy required to use initiative and adapt approaches. Previous experience of supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and who are autistic would be essential. Travel will be required (reimbursed) as part of the role., Ideally you will have a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience in working in a similar role, but more importantly:
• Committed to raising the aspirations and achievements of pupils with complex needs.
• Have high expectations for education outcomes, of what can be achieved and a proven track record in raising pupil's attainment.
• Previous classroom experience is essential, being enthusiastic and demonstrating a keen interest to work within a specialist school environment.
• Model good classroom practice, have good communication skills with both students and work colleagues, and have high expectations.
• Have good organisational skills and be able to take responsibility for managing the classroom during non-contact sessions or absence of the class teacher.
• Resilient, creative and consistent in managing positive supportive individual needs of our students.Small class sizes
• A supportive team around you who will be ambitious for the school, the pupils and you
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them.
• A beautiful home and grounds to work within.
• Full funded DBS checks

Starting rates are effective from 1st September 2026

About Kisimul Group Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour. Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all. All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer