LSA - Autism Provision

Kings Ford Academy; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Ford Academy is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils with autism across individual, small-group and whole-class settings.

The role focuses on implementing EHCP-based strategies, promoting communication and emotional regulation, and maintaining a calm, predictable learning environment. The ideal candidate shows empathy, patience, and a commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism or SEND (desirable).
• Calm, empathetic and highly patient.
• Understand routine, consistency and clear communication.
• Follow guidance while showing initiative.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism in individual, small-group and whole-class settings.
• Implement support strategies informed by EHCPs and individual plans.
• Use structured approaches to support communication, emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Create a calm, predictable and supportive learning environment.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Observe and record progress, contributing to reviews and planning meetings.
• Work closely with families and external professionals where appropriate.

Skills

Experience with autism

Calm and patient

Teamwork and communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C)

Job description

Key responsibilities

Under thedirection of the Head of Provision, you will:

• Support pupils with autismin individual, small-group and whole-class settings
• Implement support strategiesinformed by EHCPs and individual support plans
• Use structured approaches tosupport communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Create a calm, predictableand supportive learning environment
• Promote independence,confidence and positive relationships
• Observe and record progress,contributing to reviews and planning meetings
• Work closely with familiesand external professionals where appropriate

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of workingwith children with autism and/or SEND (desirable but not essential)
• Hold GCSE (grades A-C orequivalent) in both Maths & English
• Be calm, empathetic andhighly patient
• Understand the importance ofroutine, consistency and clear communication
• Be able to follow guidancewhile also showing initiative
• Have good teamwork and communicationskills
• Be committed to inclusivepractice and safeguarding

We welcome applications from candidates withtransferable experience, including care, youth work, nursery or mental healthsupport.