Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint John Bosco College in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs across the school. The role focuses on literacy, communication, independent learning and emotional regulation in mainstream lessons, one-to-one and small groups.

Experience with autism is central to selection. The post is term-time only (34 hours per week) and applicants must have the right to work in the UK; DBS check will be required; commitment to raising attainment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with autism.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in mainstream classes, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Lead on developing students' literacy and communication skills.
• Develop students' independent learning, social and emotional regulation skills.
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive environment across the school.

Skills

Good literacy

Good numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Saint John Bosco College, a Catholic school, is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work with students with special educational needs across the school. The job centres on supporting students in mainstream lessons, one to one and in small groups, to build literacy, communication, independent learning and emotional regulation. The post is term time only, 34 hours a week Monday to Friday, and autism experience is central to the selection. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support students with SEN in mainstream classes, one to one and in small groups
• Lead on developing students' literacy and communication skills
• Develop students' independent learning, social and emotional regulation skills
• Contribute to the inclusive, supportive environment across the school

What’s required

Experience

• Experience supporting young people with autism

Skills & knowledge

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Committed to raising attainment for students with SEN
• Committed and reliable
• Calm, patient and empathetic nature

Nice to have

• Previous experience supporting secondary-aged students with SEN

What’s offered

• Free, confidential employee assistance programme with 24/7 counselling
• Free use of on-site gym
• Staff social activities promoting wellbeing
• Trained mental health practitioners and first aiders
• Bespoke coaching programme for every staff member
• Weekly CPD time built into the school day
• Governor support for post-graduate study (up to 25%)
• Request a late start or early finish once a week to work from home