Learning Support Assistant (1:1)

Teaching Vacancies; Fleet; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvetham Heath Primary School is seeking 1-year fixed-term Learning Support Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with autism and speech, language and communication needs. You will help nurture communication, independence and emotional wellbeing during the school day.

Ideal candidates are patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with children and families, with experience in school settings and a willingness to collaborate with staff, SEND, and external

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supporting children with autism and speech and language needs is essential.
• Ability to use visual supports and personalised approaches to remove barriers to learning.
• Experience working in a school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with autism and speech, language and communication needs.
• Support the child's learning, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team and external professionals, adapting support as needed.
• Be flexible, adaptable and show high levels of initiative.

Skills

Autism support

Speech needs

Communication strategies

Visual supports

Teamwork

Initiative

Patience

Organised

Team Teach

School experience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint 1-year fixed-term Learning Support Assistants with warm and caring natures, who are passionate about making a difference to children's lives, to join our committed and supportive team.

These positions are to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with autism and speech, language and communication needs. We are looking for individuals who are patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships while supporting the child's learning, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

The successful candidates will be flexible, adaptable and able to show high levels of initiative. Previous experience of supporting children with autism and speech and language needs is essential, along with an understanding of how to use visual supports, communication strategies and personalised approaches to remove barriers to learning. Experience of working in a school setting is desirable.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to helping children achieve their full potential, willing to work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team and external professionals, and able to adapt support in response to the child's needs.

We are a Character Education school, which underpins everything we do, and the children and staff use the language of virtues and growth mindset to support positive learning and behaviour.

Elvetham Heath Primary School is a large school with approximately 640 children on roll. One of the advantages of working in a large school is that there are many people willing to help and support new members of staff. They are a friendly bunch here!

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting children with autism and speech, language and communication needs.
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
• Be committed to improving outcomes and promoting independence.
• Be able to use and implement communication and sensory support strategies.
• Work effectively as part of a team alongside teachers, SEND staff and external professionals.
• Be reflective and open to learning new approaches and strategies.
• Be well organised, reliable and able to use initiative.
• Ideally have undertaken Restricted Physical Intervention training (Team Teach or similar).

Working hours: 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

What the school offers its staff

• Strong and supportive leadership.
• A friendly, dynamic and supportive team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Happy children who enjoy learning.
• A wonderful setting in which to work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.