Year 7 Learning Support Assistant - Autism & SEND

Vision for Education Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Blackburn, supporting Year 7 pupils with autism and additional needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to provide targeted support, helping pupils access the curriculum, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence.

Previous school experience is not essential; transferable experience from care, youth work or similar settings is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or additional needs is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted learning support for Year 7 pupils with autism.
• Assist class teachers in delivering lessons and behavioural strategies.
• Support social and communication goals in small groups.

Skills

Supporting children

Communication with staff

Flexible

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Vision for Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Blackburn, supporting Year 7 pupils with autism and additional needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to provide targeted support, helping pupils access the curriculum, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence.

Previous school experience is not essential; transferable experience from care, youth work or similar settings is welcomed.