Specialist SEND Learning Assistant (Autism) - Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

SEND training

Supportive school community

Job summary

The Butterflies ASD Provision at Thatto Heath Community Primary School in England is seeking a Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with autism and complex needs, including non-verbal learners. The role involves individual learning, communication work, sensory activities, and emotional regulation within a specialist SEND team.

Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required. Experience with autism is desirable.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Satisfactory references required.
• Experience with autism is desirable rather than essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism and complex additional needs, including non-verbal pupils.
• Support individual learning programmes.
• Support communication development using visual communication systems and alternative approaches.
• Support sensory activities and emotional regulation.
• Assist with personal and intimate care where required.
• Work as part of the specialist SEND team.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Resilience

Behaviour support

Job description

The Butterflies ASD Provision at Thatto Heath Community Primary School in England is seeking a Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with autism and complex needs, including non-verbal learners. The role involves individual learning, communication work, sensory activities, and emotional regulation within a specialist SEND team.

Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required. Experience with autism is desirable.