Learning Support Assistant, Basingstoke

Academics; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a warm SEN School in Basingstoke. You will support pupils aged 5-16 with ASC and other needs, working 1:1 and in small groups to aid communication and learning.

The role is full-time during term-time with an ASAP start and a temp-to-perm path. Experience in SEN is preferred; commuting to Basingstoke is advantageous. This rewarding post requires patience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be proactive, resilient, empathetic and enjoy getting stuck in.
• Recent experience in supporting children with special needs in a school or care setting.
• Available full-time, term-time.
• Ideally based in Basingstoke or willing to travel to Basingstoke.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5–16 years with Autism and related needs, including challenging behaviour and speech and language difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 support and assist in group activities within the classroom.
• Contribute to a warm, nurturing environment and work closely with Teachers and Therapists.

Skills

Proactive

Resilient

Empathetic

1:1 support

Group support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant, Basingstoke
SEN School - 5-16 years - ASC
ASAP Start - full-time, term-time - temp to perm contract

Academics are recruiting on behalf of a warm and nurturing, purpose built SEN School in Basingstoke which caters for children between the ages of 5-16 years with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).

As a Learning Support Assistant you will be supporting pupils aged 5 - 16 years with Autism and other associated needs such as challenging behaviour's and speech and language difficulties. This a very challenging yet rewarding role. You will be required to support learners in a group and individual basis working 1:1.

Due to the nature of the setting, this role is suited to an experienced Learning Support Assistant who has recent experience of supporting children with special educational needs, ideally within an SEN school.

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant, you must:

• Be proactive, resilient, empathetic and enjoy getting stuck in!
• Have recent experience in supporting children with special needs in a school or care setting.
• Be available full-time, term-time.
• Ideally be based in Basingstoke or be willing to travel to Basingstoke to work.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.