Learning Support Assistant (Autism Support Centre)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, with an interest in supporting children with Autism, to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team.

As well as having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post will involve working as part of our Autism Support Centre (ASC) team, alongside the class teacher, where you will support children in both the ASC and mainstream classrooms on a small group or one to one basis. You will also lead and support during small group interventions.

For further information about the ASC, please see the following link to our website: https://ajs.efspt.org/Resourced-Provision/

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 am - 3:10 pm

The successful candidate will need to:

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above

• Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs, including Autism

• Have a caring nature

• Communicate effectively with children and adults

• Work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• A friendly experienced team

• Training opportunities specific to the role

• Access to the local government pension scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme