LSA - Autism Specialist

Witham Oaks Academy; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Witham Oaks Academy, part of Inspires Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team in a specialist autism provision and mainstream setting.

You will support children with communication, interaction and learning needs and work with class teachers, SEND professionals and families to implement personalised support strategies, fostering communication and independence to help every child thrive.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with children, preferably those with Autism or additional needs.
• Possesses a good understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition and the barriers autistic children may experience in education.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children with SEND.
• Is willing to engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
• Work closely with class teachers, SEND professionals and families to implement personalised support strategies.
• Foster pupils' communication, independence, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to the positive ethos of the academy and specialist provision.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where children can thrive.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Education

GCSEs Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Do youhave a passion for supporting children with Autism to thrive, succeed andachieve their full potential?

WithamOaks Academy, part of Inspires Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking toappoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistantto join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within ourwell-established specialist autism provision and mainstream setting, supportingchildren with a range of communication, interaction and learning needs.

Applicants should haveexperience working with children in a school environment. It is essential that you have GCSEs (gradesA-C) in both Maths and English, or hold equivalent qualifications in this area.

At WithamOaks Academy, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committedto ensuring every child receives the support, encouragement and opportunitiesthey need to flourish both academically and personally.

The Role

Thesuccessful candidate will:

• Support pupils with AutismSpectrum Condition (ASC) to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
• Work closely with classteachers, SEND professionals and families to implement personalisedsupport strategies.
• Foster pupils'communication, independence, social interaction and emotional regulationskills.
• Adapt learning activitiesand resources to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to the positiveethos of the academy and specialist provision.
• Help create a safe,nurturing and engaging learning environment where children can thrive.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of workingwith children, preferably those with Autism or additional needs.
• Possesses a goodunderstanding of Autism Spectrum Condition and the barriers autisticchildren may experience in education.
• Can build positive, trustingrelationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is patient, resilient andable to remain calm under pressure.
• Has excellent communicationand teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a genuinecommitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children with SEND.
• Is willing to engage inongoing professional development and training.