Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Greater London is seeking a passionate and skilled Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting children with autism and other special educational needs across the primary age range. Candidates should ideally have at least NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent qualifications. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive community and strong commitment to professional development. The school offers an excellent workplace located in Chiswick, known for its vibrant atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Purpose built workplace

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ASC.
• Ability to support children with autism and other SEN.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a passion for high quality teaching and learning.
• Think creatively and flexibly.
• Work well as part of a team.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Creativity

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A Specialist Learning Support Assistant is required to join our team. Candidates should ideally be qualified to at least NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent and be experienced in working with children with ASC. We are seeking an excellent learning support assistant who has passion and skills in supporting children with autism and other SEN across the primary age range. Strand on the Green Infant and Nursery and Strand on the Green Junior School, share a site and are very successful schools, both committed to inclusion. Strand Schools work together on this exciting project and are looking for a highly motivated learning assistant who will relish the opportunities this post offers.

Responsibilities

• Have a passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for high quality teaching and learning.
• Can think creatively and flexibly.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work well as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A vibrant, diverse, very friendly, welcoming and supportive whole school community.
• A real commitment to school improvement and a positive attitude to change from all members of the school community.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A purpose built workplace at the heart of our schools.
• A fantastic, easily accessible location by the river in Chiswick.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.