Learning Support Assistant — Empower Autistic Learners

Kisimul Group Ltd.; Thorney; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kisimul Group Ltd's Calman College in Thorney near Peterborough is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to build strong relationships with autistic learners and support the class tutor, working with a multidisciplinary team.

You will help implement programmes from Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Educational Psychologists, enable work experience and volunteering, and contribute to a healthy lifestyle and engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic learners
• Ability to adapt to individual learning needs
• Capacity to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with students and adapt to each learner's needs
• Support the Class Tutor and monitor student progress
• Assist in implementing programmes from Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Educational Psychologists
• Support curriculum and vocational activities to achieve personal targets
• Contribute to students' development through healthy lifestyle and stimulating activities
• Help students develop communication skills using appropriate methods
• Facilitate work experience and volunteering opportunities on site and in the local community

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Kisimul Group Ltd's Calman College in Thorney near Peterborough is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to build strong relationships with autistic learners and support the class tutor, working with a multidisciplinary team.

You will help implement programmes from Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Educational Psychologists, enable work experience and volunteering, and contribute to a healthy lifestyle and engaging activities.