Phonics & Early Literacy LSA for ASD Support

REESON Education; Edgware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education seeks a caring Learning Support Assistant to join a Barnet primary school's EYFS ASD Resource Base. You will support children one-to-one and in class, focusing on early phonics and literacy development to build foundational reading skills.

The role requires patience, resilience and the ability to collaborate with the EYFS Lead and other staff. Training and CPD in Autism are provided to support your growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Experienced supporting children with Autism (ASD), ideally within an EYFS, SEND or specialist setting.
• Have a good understanding of early phonics, phonemic awareness and early reading development.
• Confident supporting children with early literacy activities and reinforcing phonics taught by the class team.
• Able to make learning engaging through songs, rhymes, stories, games and practical activities.
• Calm and consistent when supporting children with communication, sensory or behavioural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support children one to one in a mainstream primary school.
• Provide targeted support with early phonics and literacy, helping children develop awareness of sounds, letters and early reading skills.
• Support phonics activities and interventions planned by the EYFS Lead.
• Help children develop phonemic awareness, listening skills, sound recognition and early blending.
• Encourage communication and language development alongside early literacy.
• Adapt phonics and literacy activities to meet individual children's needs.
• Use songs, rhymes, stories and practical activities to develop phonological awareness.
• Support transitions, sensory needs and daily routines where required.
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS Lead and other LSAs to provide a structured learning environment.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Literacy support

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

REESON Education seeks a caring Learning Support Assistant to join a Barnet primary school's EYFS ASD Resource Base. You will support children one-to-one and in class, focusing on early phonics and literacy development to build foundational reading skills.

The role requires patience, resilience and the ability to collaborate with the EYFS Lead and other staff. Training and CPD in Autism are provided to support your growth and impact.