Learning Support Assistant - ASC

Learning Support Assistant – ASC  

Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism? Are you looking to step into or develop a career in secondary education?

Our partner school in Wilmslow are looking to expand their team of support staff to reach more vulnerable students by hiring an Autism specialist Learning Support Assistant. The role will be full time and permanent commencing after the May half term and transitioning into the new academic year.  

The successful candidate will work to support SEMH students in the classroom alongside regular classroom teachers to help raise self-esteem, attainment and ensure no student falls behind their peers.

LSA’s will also support vulnerable students in small group and 1-1 support sessions, working to provide pastoral support and academic intervention. The main goal of these meetings will be to raise student attainment and inclusion, as well as promoting positive decisions around behaviour, academic achievement and social interactions.

Candidate requirements for this position:

• Experience supporting young people Autism in the classroom or otherwise  
• Experience supporting vulnerable children in another capacity e.g. mentoring, tutoring, support work, youth work, residential care, sports coaching
• Previous pastoral or intervention support experience would be ideal
• Ability to empathise with students and perform in stressful scenarios
• Child workforce DBS certificate on the update service/ eligibility to apply
• Suitable school or employment references with no safeguarding or disciplinary issues

Highlights of this position:

• Full time permanent position commencing in June and transitioning into the new academic year
• Working primarily to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Often working to support other vulnerable students across school including other SEN students, SEMH students, students from residential care/ youth work
• Supporting students in class and in small group/ 1-1 sessions alongside SENCo’s and other support staff members
• Wages between GBP300 – GBP350 a week, paid weekly
• Ideal for candidates local to Wilmslow, Handforth, Alderley Edge as well as the Stockport and Trafford areas

For immediate consideration please submit an updated CV via the link provided. For more information please contact the Manchester East Secondary branch at Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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