Learning Support Assistant - SEN School in Basingstoke

Academics; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their team in Basingstoke. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting students with Autism in a specialized educational setting. The school provides a nurturing environment for learners with unique needs, emphasizing personalized academic and therapeutic programs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will make a significant impact on students' lives by fostering their social and communication skills. If you are eager to contribute to the growth and development of these young learners, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Autism is beneficial.
• Training will be provided for those new to SEN support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist with personalized academic and therapeutic programmes.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Experience working in schools

Experience in care environment

Job description

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School, Basingstoke (Autism) - ASAP start, full-time

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an SEN school in Basingstoke who are looking to appoint a number of Learning Support Assistants to join them ASAP. This is an on-going, temp to perm contract. This position is suitable for an LSA who is looking for a full-time, permanent contract.

The school caters for learners from Year 1 to Year 11 whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in relation to their Social, Communication Needs (SCN) associated with a diagnosis of Autism.

It is a purpose-built two-storey school with specialist classrooms and extensive external grounds. They are looking to grow to offer spaces for up to 128 full-time pupils with personalised academic and therapeutic programmes to help them progress in life.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be required to support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis. SEN experience would be beneficial, although training is provided, so if you have experience of working in schools or within a care environment and are interested, please also get in touch.

If you are an experienced and passionate Learning Support Assistant who is immediately available and would like to be considered, please apply!