Year 1 LSA: SEND & ASD Support

TLTP Education; Aveley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term position

Job summary

TLTP Education is recruiting two experienced Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley (Essex). The LSAs will work in a Year 1 classroom supporting pupils with high levels of SEND, including ASD and speech and language difficulties, while providing general classroom assistance.

Ideal candidates will have prior primary school experience, confidence with SEND and communication needs, and a patient, nurturing approach. Long-term commitment is sought.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Confident supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD.
• Experience or confidence supporting pupils with speech and language difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with ASD and speech and language difficulties.
• Help pupils access learning and participate positively in classroom activities.
• Provide general classroom support to the teacher and wider class.
• Assist with pupils' social, emotional and educational development.
• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

SEND support

ASD

Speech & language support

Classroom teamwork

Job description

TLTP Education is recruiting two experienced Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Aveley (Essex). The LSAs will work in a Year 1 classroom supporting pupils with high levels of SEND, including ASD and speech and language difficulties, while providing general classroom assistance.

Ideal candidates will have prior primary school experience, confidence with SEND and communication needs, and a patient, nurturing approach. Long-term commitment is sought.