Post-16 Learning Support Assistant: 1:1 SEND & ASD/ADHD

Philosophy Education LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield FE College is hiring a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support post-16 students across foundation, vocational and academic courses at the Enfield centre. You will provide classroom and 1:1 assistance to learners with SEND, including ASD and ADHD, to promote engagement and independence.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting young people with SEND, a patient and reliable approach, and the ability to build positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly learners with Autism (ASD) and complex needs.
• Experience providing 1:1 support and adapting approaches to individual learning and support needs.
• Patient, caring and reliable approach, with confidence supporting learners who may present with behaviours that challenge.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and help them overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support to post-16 students with SEND.
• Support learners with Autism (ASD), ADHD and complex needs, including students who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Provide consistent, individualised support to learners who may require dedicated 1:1 assistance to access their learning.
• Help students remain engaged and focused during lessons.
• Support students to access the curriculum and develop their confidence, independence and life skills.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide appropriate and effective support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and use effective strategies to support students who may become dysregulated.
• Support students across a variety of academic, vocational and functional skills courses.
• Where required, provide appropriate personal and medical support in line with the student’s individual needs and training.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Autism support

Job description

Enfield FE College is hiring a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support post-16 students across foundation, vocational and academic courses at the Enfield centre. You will provide classroom and 1:1 assistance to learners with SEND, including ASD and ADHD, to promote engagement and independence.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting young people with SEND, a patient and reliable approach, and the ability to build positive relationships.