Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pay reflective of experience

Dedicated consultant support

Access to free CPD opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Manchester to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Autism in Year 6. The role involves helping meet sensory needs and promoting inclusion in the classroom. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting individuals with autism and possess a resilient attitude. This is a full-time, temporary position starting ASAP and running through the academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or young people with autism.
• Experience in school or relevant other settings.
• Clear passion for supporting individuals facing barriers and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 6 with an Autism EHCP.
• Help meet sensory needs and support inclusion.
• Collaborate with the SEND team led by the SENCO.

Skills

Supporting children with autism

Resilient attitude

Passion for supporting learners

Team collaboration

Education

Experience with autism

Job description

Overview

Aspire People are working in partnership with a Primary Academy in Northenden, South Manchester. The Senior Leadership team are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with an identified pupil on a 1:1 basis. The pupil is currently in Year 6 and has an EHCP in place for Autism; he can access learning in the classroom but needs support to ensure his sensory needs are met and he remains as regulated as possible. Staff have tried to manage his support internally, but they have identified that he would respond better to a more consistent approach with someone focused on ensuring he can overcome barriers to learning and supporting his wider inclusion in the classroom. His behaviour is often triggered by sensory deregulation, for example in crowded or noisy environments. The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting children or young people with autism. This may be experience in a school but experience in other settings is also applicable, such as support / respite work, youth work or charity based experience with Autism. You must have a clear passion for supporting those with barriers to learning, with a resilient attitude, understanding this can be a challenging role but also very meaningful and rewarding.

Responsibilities

To provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 6 with an Autism EHCP, helping to meet sensory needs and support inclusion; work to maintain regulation in varied environments; collaborate with the SEND team led by the SENCO; contribute to consistent approaches to support learning and behaviour.

Qualifications

Experience of supporting children or young people with autism. Experience in school or other settings (e.g., support/respite work, youth work, charity-based work) is applicable. Clear passion for supporting individuals with barriers to learning; resilient attitude and understanding of the challenging but meaningful nature of the role.

Details

Full-time role to start ASAP, running through to the end of the academic year on an ongoing basis. Location: Northenden, Manchester. Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:30, term time only. Temporary role until the end of the academic year.

Benefits / What we can offer

Strong rate of pay, reflective of experience. A dedicated consultant to support you through the process from initial call through to regular check-ins. Access to free CPD opportunities.

Safeguarding / Recruitment

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS and references. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Safeguarding of pupils is a priority, and placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.